INTERNATIONAL/COLLABORATORS WITH CBSS

Collaborators Aim of Collaboration Names of Principal Collaborators Commencement Any MOU Progress Recommendation
1 NAO Japan Radio Astronomy Prof. Kawaguchi, Prof. Sakurai 2005 Yes Progressing
2 University of Delaware, USA Climatic Research Dr. David Legates 2005 Yes Progressing
3 SAAO, Cape Town Optical Astronomy Dr. Peter Martinez 1996 Yes Progressing
4 Hart RAO South Africa Radio Astronomy G. D. Nicolson 1996 No To be renewed in 2007
5 Harvard Smithsonian Centre for Astrophysics Cambridge, USA Solar Physics & Atmospheric Sciences Dr. W. Soon 1998 No Progressing
6 UNESCO Plans to use facilities in Island and other advanced countries Dr. Hill 2006 No Discussions continues
7 IAU Various assistance from IA U 2000 No Progressing
8 University of Dublin Building Atmospheric Monitor 2007 No To start June 2007
9 University of Island Optical Observations and analysis 2007 No To start February 2008
10 London Private Development of Radio Astronomy Prof. S. E. Okoye 2007 No To start soon
11 UN Outer Space Basic Space Sciences Hans Honbold 1993 No Our motivator in research materials




LOCAL COLLABORATION WITH CBSS

S/N Collaborators Aim of Collaboration Names of Principal Collaborators Date of Start Any MOU Progress Recommendation
1 NIMET, Abuja Climatic research Dr. Tony Anuforom 2000 No Progressing
2 UNN, Nsukka Astronomy/atmospheric Sciences Prof. (Mrs.) F. N. Okeke, R. N. C. Eze, Dr. A. E. Chukwude 1996 No Progressing
3 Federal University of Technology FUT, Akure Microwave Propagation Research Falodum and others 2005 Yes Progressing
4 RSSUST, Port Harcourt Optical Astronomy, Climatic Research Drs. F. B. Sigalo Warmate & Others 2005 No Progressing
5 Ebonyi State University Astronomy Ekpe and group 2005 No Progressing
6 University of Mina Radio Propagation Dr. Oyedum 2005 No Progressing
7 University of Jos Atmospheric Research Prof. E. Utah 2005 Progressing
8 OAU, Ile-Ife Space Education Prof. Jegede 2005 No Progressing
9 ABU, Zaria Meterorites and Asteriod Director, Nuclear Energy Centre 2006 No About to start
10 Centre for Satellit Development, Abuja Satellite Science Director 2006 No About to start
11 Centre for Geodesy & Geodynamic, Toro-Jos VLBI setting up a common 20m dish Director 2006 No About to start
12 CTP Epe-Lagos Climatic Research & Rocketry Coordinator CTP-Fashade 2006 No About to start
13 University of Abuja Climatic Research Head of Physic & Dr. Ajala 2006 No About to start
14 University of Sokoto Climatic Research Head of Physics 2006 No About to
15 University of Maiduguri Climatic Research Head of Physics 2006 No About to start
16 University of Agriculture, Makurdi Climatic Research Dr. Ugwuanyi & Head of Physics 2006 No About to start
17 UNIZIK Awka Radio Propagation & Astronomy Prof. Anyakoha and others 2007 No To start soon


SUMMARY OF THE SITATION OF OUR PROJECTS

S/N TITLE AIM COLLABORATORS SITUATION
1 NECOP (Nigerian Environmental and Climatic Observing Program) To Monitor Real Time Climatic and Environmental Hazards in Nigeria University of Delaware, NIMET, & Nigeria Universities Equipment procured for 5 stations. Installation currently going on at Nsukka, MAKURDI, Abuja, Lagos, PH, Five more stations with 2007 Budget which is yet to be received.
2 Microwave Propagation To study radio propagation in the troposphere and produce accurate characterization curves for Nigerian Nigerian Universities – FUTA, UNN, EBSU Equipment has been procured. Installation completed at FUTA. Others to follow. 3 More stations with 2007 Budget when ready
3 Optical Astronomy Project To set up a 25cm optical telescope for teaching and research as well as popularization CBSS and Nigerian Universities Equipment purchased building near completion. Done electronics yet to be installed
4 Solar Physics Project To monitor and utilize solar radiation and intensity CBSS & Nigerian Universities 2 Stations have been completed and operational. The remaining 2 are being installed. Stations presently Nsukka, Abuja, Awka, Oka.
5 Capacity Building in Radio Astronomy To learn Instrumentation and Observational and Computing Techniques Japan MOU Signed 2 Researchers visited Japan in 2006 for 3 months
6 Capacity Building in Optical Astronomy To learn Instrumentation and Observational and Computing Techniques South Africa Mou Signed 2 Researchers were in South Africa last year 2006 for 3 months
7 Capacity Building in USA To study NECOP set up, installation and operational techniques University of Delaware, USA MOU Signed 1 Engineer was in Delaware f or 1 month in 2007
8 Capacity Building Locally To improve job performance and expose staff of all categories to new managerial developments. Nigerian Universities & other Training Institutions in Nigeria Both Scientific and Administrative Staff have benefited
9 Permanent Site Development To have a benefiting office/laboratory complex/workshop - The site has been fully fenced and secure. Development is awaiting fund allocation
10 Science popularization programme To create awareness in sciences to the public, secondary schools and universities All Nigerian Universities Successfully carried out in the 6 Geopolitical zones of Nigeria. Also to be repeated in 2007 with fund release
11 Nigerian Journal of Space Research To encourage original research in various areas of science and technology in Nigeria All Nigerian Universities, Research Institutes and Private Corporate Bodies Successfully produced 2 volumes in 2006 & 2007 respectively.
12 Workshops/Seminars To discuss and further research projects to realizing more spin-off All Nigerian Universities & Research Establishments Successfully hosted in 2004, 2005 and recently March 2007. Others to follow after the general election.
13 Aerosols and Pollution Research To monitor and study the effects of Aerosols on our climate NIMET Using over 30 years of NIMET data. We have been able to carry out intensive research which has resulted in 2 publications in International Journals