Re: Competition...

[Olivier Le Fevre <Olivier.LeFevre@astrsp-mrs.fr>]

I STRONGLY agree, let's not make the same
mistake over and over, we have a unique opportunity !

Olivier


On Fri, 12 Oct 2001, David Schade wrote:

> I endorse this point. If the survey is cut back it becomes one of many competitors
> in the field. This should be emphasized very strongly .
> 
>   David
> 
> JJ Kavelaars wrote:
> 
> > > CFHLS stating in 2002B has no competition, if done at the level requested.
> > > Failure to approve the full level would mean that it would be competiting
> > > with other current surveys (Subaru deep, Tyson's weak lensing, ACS/HST)
> > > an would be a very large error.
> > >
> >
> > Ray's point here is very clear and correct.  At the proposed level CFHLS
> > is the leader and first mover.  If we take a less agressive position we
> > will suddenly be in compitition with others.
> >
> > For the Ecliptic survey there are other projects but none of them are
> > competitive with the proposed CFHLS.  LLNL is doing 10000 sq.deg. to R=19
> > and CTIO/NOAO is doing 200 sq.deg to R=24.   I will check for others.
> >
> > JJ
> >
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