Therefore, it was stated in the protocol the possibility of IGN becoming part of IRAM as a full member. Our Institute takes part in a 6 per cent in investment and operation expenses obtaining in exchange a 16 per cent observation time in each of the IRAM telescopes as well as priority participation in all its Administrative and Technical Boards. Observation time must be obtained by open international competition.
Any Spanish astronomer can take part in the competition.
The participation of IGN in IRAM is very advantageous on both sides and especially for our country, because the experience obtained by the collaboration of the past few years shows that the scientific use of the radiotelescopes in Pico Veleta and Plateau de Bure by the Spanish astronomers is garanteed. Besides, the already started participation of our engineers in the technical developments carried out at the IRAM must position us at first level in the mastering of high technology in radiocommunication. The frame is made of steel and it is mounted on a concrete base. Front view of the installation. Side view of the radiotelescope.