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MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Between the University of Chicago and the California Institute of Technology

This Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the University of Chicago (UChicago) and
the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) is a revision to the 2000 January MOU between
UChicago and Caltech regarding UChicago adding a subarray of telescopes to Caltech's existing
Owens Valley Radio Observatory (OVRO) millimeter array. The MOU revision is to account for
the increased scope of the project being undertaking by UChicago, referred to as the Sunyaev-
Zel'dovich Array (SZA), and to include [take into account?] Caltech’s participation in the recently
established [probably want to modify language to since CARMA funds from NSF to Caltech more
than 2 years ago] Combined Array for Millimeter Astronomy (CARMA).

Caltech has an [a formal? written?] agreement with the Universities of California at Berkeley,
Illinois, and Maryland, to merge the OVRO and BIMA millimeter arrays in a combined array for
millimeter-wave astronomy (CARMA) that will include OVRO's six 10.4 m telescopes and nine of
BIMA's nine 6 m telescopes. It was always hoped anticipated that, as a natural corollary to the
Caltech-UChicago collaboration outlined in the original Caltech – UChicago MOU of January
2000, that UChicago would join CARMA in a partnership with Caltech, and that the SZA
telescopes will become part of this novel heterogeneous array. However, it was stated explicitly that
“UChicago does not by this MOU undertake any commitment to join CARMA or make any
financial contributions to CARMA.” Here we address the UChicago commitment explicitly.

UChicago and Caltech are nearing completion of the construction of the SZA and its deployment at
OVRO. The SZA consists of an array of eight 3.5 meter diameter telescopes with two receiving
bands centered at 31GHz and 100 GHz and a 8 GHz bandwidth digital correlator system. The SZA
is designed to be compatible with CARMA allowing the combinationit to be used as a versatile
heterogeneous array for millimeter-wave astronomical imaging.

The key science program of the SZA as described in the original proposal to the NSF ATI program
entitled “An Advanced Heterogeneous Array for Millimeter Astronomy,” is a large-scale survey of
the distant universe to search for the signature of the Sunyaev-Zel'dovich Effect and for anisotropy
in the Cosmic Microwave Background. This program, led by J. Carlstrom, will be the first to be
conducted when the SZA is complete. The initial survey will be conducted at 30 GHz and will
require a full year of observations with the SZA alone. An additional year of observations at 90
GHz will be required for follow-up observations of the 30 GHz survey.

When the SZA is combined with the CARMA telescopes, it will provide unprecedented observing
opportunities that will make it a premier observational tool. Need some words about the
advantages, particularly the added benefits when SZA telescopes added.

Together, the telescopes, receivers and electronics that UChicago will provide now represent an
investment of roughly $7.5M. This includes an additional $3.9M in UChicago investment from that
outlined in the original MOU. [we agreed that this statement should be moved, and rest of
paragraph modified for clarification]The source of the UChicago funds are J. Carlstrom's James S.
McDonnell Centennial Fellowship and Packard Foundation Fellowship funds administered by
UChicago, the NSF funds and UChicago match of J. Carlstrom's ATI grant, NSF funding via the
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Center for Cosmological Physics at UChicago and additional support from UChicago. These funds
are sufficient to cover the construction and operation of the SZA to the end of the ATI grant period
in 2006 April.

With the additional $3.9M, tThe scope of the SZA has increased significantly since the NSF
funding for the SZA was secured. as listed below. The increased scope represents an addition
$3.9M in UChicago investment from that outlined in the original MOU. [I may have deleted too
many words here!] Specifically:
 Two additional 3.5 m diameter telescopes were added to make eight total.
 The digital correlator system was increased to accommodate the additional 13 baselines that
result from the larger number of telescopes.
 Low-noise 85 – 115 GHz HEMT amplifier receivers were added. Thesey were designed to
be CARMA prototypes and to be compatible with the existing CARMA receivers.
Considerations about labor and/or parts for BIMA/OVRO receiver development?
 All of the LO, IF and antenna electronics and software were designed for CARMA
compatibility. Again clarify any development work relevant to “original” CARMA

Caltech and UChicago acknowledge that a portion of the above UChicago investment in the SZA is
directly applicable to the CARMA baseline plan. An estimate of these funds is $1.1M. How to
describe this calculation?

We also recognize that the increased scope of the SZA leads to increased power and science reach
of CARMA beyond that envisioned at the time of the original MOU. For example, the 100 GHz
SZA receivers make the SZA unambiguously compatible with the are necessary for the
heheterogeneous CARMA array. These state of the art receivers, developed solely byUChicago, are
also , and they are prototypes for the BIMA 100 GHz CARMA receivers. They are not, however,
included in the $1.1M contribution above as funding s for them does not constitute were not
provided for inpart of the CARMA baseline budget. Similarly, the UChicago provided cm-wave
receivers and optics for the Caltech 10.4-m telescopes add additional unique observational
capabilities, but were also not included in the CARMA baseline budget. The addition of the 100
GHz receivers to the SZA represents a UChicago investment of $500k, and the cm-wave receivers
and optics represents an investment of $400k.[I have a note to the side here that says “parts only”
We also need some words to emphasize mutual investment]

Both Caltech and UChicago agree that:

1) Within the proposed collaboration, funding for the completion of the SZA at the OVRO site will
be the responsibility of UChicago. The telescopes will be able to accommodate receivers operating
from 1 cm to 1 mm.

2) Caltech and UChicago will ensure that the SZA and the existing array of 10.4-m telescopes can
be operated both as a joint heterogenous array, and as two separate independent arrays.

3) UChicago will retain ownership of the new 3.5-m telescopes, receivers and their associated
telescope and laboratory electronics, and will be responsible for keeping these in good working
order.
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4) The design of the SZA correlator is proprietary to Caltech and reflects a substantial investment in
research and development by Caltech. It can not be removed from OVRO and used elsewhere
without the consent of Caltech.

5) Following the completion and testing period of the SZA in 2004 summer, it will be dedicated to
the large scale survey of the Sunyaev-Zel'dovich Effect as described in the NSF ATI proposal of
UChicago Professor J. Carlstrom. This will be a UChicago led project and is expected to take of
order two years. The SZA will then be integrated fully into the CARMA array after… some date.

6) UChicago will provide receivers and optics to enable cm-wave observations with the Caltech
10m telescopes. Point source observations with the 10.4-meter telescopes equipped with the cm-
wave systems will be used to support the SZ survey. Need to explain level of commitment

\Most of this below comes fom the original MOU. We probably need to be this specific.

7) The CARMA Association Agreement specifies that Caltech and BIMA will divide the available
receives 50% of the CARMA observing time equally.allocation. As stated in the previous
UChicago-Caltech MOU, the precise fraction will be dependent on UChicago’s commitment to
CARMA. A goal of 2/7 of Caltech’s commitment of $5M to CARMA construction was suggested.
At this level of cost-sharing, Approximately 2/7 of the available Caltech observing time on the
CARMA heterogeneous array will be allocated to UChicago. and approximately 5/7 to Caltech. It
is expected that on the SZA alone, UChicago's time allocation would be a much higher percentage,
and for the CARMA 10.4-m and 6.1-m telescope arrays, it would be a lower percentage. [The
actual percentages will depend on proposal pressure in any given period and will be determined by
mutual agreement between Caltech and UChicago. –this seems unnecessary]

8) The CARMA Association Agreement specifies that strategic planning and management arewill
be the responsibility of a Board, comprising one senior administrator from each partner university. .
At the level of cost sharing noted above, UChicago will be represented by onse senior administrator
on the CARMA Board.

9) The CARMA is Board is will be advised by a Science Steering Committee (SSC) made up of
eight scientists, four from the BIMA universities, threeand four from Caltech. With this MOU,
Caltech agrees to allocate one of its four SSC seats to and one from UChicago.

10) In the event that either Caltech or UChicago cannot find the full amounts of their respective
contributions to CARMA , the fractions of the observing time allocated will be re-assessed.

9) The cost of preparing the CARMA high site to include the SZA is included in the CARMA
baseline. Still a question here. Need to ensure that we note cost to prepare site with and without
extra pads etcfor SZA. Talk to Tony about extra cost. We didn’t ask for anything for SZA in
CARMA MRI (i.e. baseline)
funds
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10) . Combine with modified 11) In the long term, UChicago will join Caltech, and the BIMA
universities in requesting operating funds through an NSF Collaborative Research (need to get
correct name) grant. The same terms as apply to those funds will pertain for UChicago. [Current
collaborative research grant ends October 31, 2005] modify next bit appropriatelyAt the end of the
NSF ATI grant award period in 2006 April, the funds for maintaining and operation of the SZA will
be covered by the CARMA operations budget.

11) It is anticipated that funds to meet the annual operating and developmental expenses and costs
of CARMA shall be covered by NSF or other extramural grants and by continued recurring
member institution contributions as prescribed in the CARMA Association Agreement. Expenses in
excess of these shall be met by the member institutions in accordance with their fractional shares.
UChicago will be responsible for a 2/7 fraction of Caltech’s 50% share of CARMA. As discussed
in the CARMA Association Agreement, the board will not without the approval of all member
institutions -including UChicago- budget or otherwise make recommendations to incur CARMA
operating and developmental expenses and costs in excess of the funds available for CARMA
purposes through the combination of recurring institutional CARMA commitments, extramural
grants, and fees and contract revenues. Furthermore, the allocation of this possible expense from
UChicago is not to exceed $125,000 per year.

12) CARMA extramural funds in excess of those required for operations, fabrication and
development costs will be used for research and educational activities and allocated among the
member institutions. UChicago will be allocated 2/7 of Caltech’s 50% share, i.e., 1/7 of the total.

13) Any change which affects the effective 1/7 fraction of CARMA observing time and resources
allocated to UChicago, either through the addition of new partners or in negotiated revisions in the
terms of the CARMA Association Agreement, must have the mutual consent of Caltech and
UChicago.

_________________________ ________________________
Richard P. Saller ?
Provost Provost
University of Chicago California Institute of Technology