OBJECTIVES
The main objective of the workshop is to build a solid group
of code experts inside the ALADIN community. In this
context solid group means a large enough group with a good
overview of the general algorithms and libraries of the
model. Code experts are those, who are able to:
- take a LEADING role in the Toulouse phasing exercises
- take over, or supervise, local code maintenance
- gain some specialized, top-level expertise (eg. SL, TL/AD, NHS, etc...). It is noted here that this aspect will however require longer stays at some center in
addition to the regular workshops.
Automatically, the expertise gained from the workshop will
be beneficial for the local Aladin installations. It is
also important to mention that additionally, the
specialization inside the code can be parallel to a genuine
scientific work on the related topic. It is stressed that
the code maintenance will remain a global concern, and will
demand a global effort of all the Aladin project. in
particular, attendees to the so-called maintenance workshops
should not be considered as the only phasers for future
Aladin cycles, nor should they be considered as the sole
local Aladin installers. The mid-term goal is rather to
train persons up to a level where they can efficiently
supervise some of the maintenance, besides taking an active
part in the effort.
It is proposed to organise such workshops in a biennial basis.