MSV-2035 Astronomy Document - Inside Design - FINAL - FINAL

Astronomy & Astrophysics 82 completion of tests, installation of SiPM-based telescope at Hanle is planned for dedicated monitoring of known blazars. Subsequently, HAGAR will be phased out in a timely manner as the implementation of SiPM-based telescope progresses. • Design and development of small-size Schwarzschild-Couder telescopes for TeV gamma-ray observations. • Installation of a second MACE telescope (MACE-II) at Hanle for stereoscopic observations with the MACE telescope. • Participation in themulti-messenger observations world-wide and joining the CTAconsortium. 5.4 Timeline of the Projects This section provides details of the status and timeline of the projects described above. Table 2 provides details of the international projects, and Table 3 provides details of the national projects. The projects and facilities listed are observatory class. This means, these facilities, once established will function for a few decades. Facilities of such kind will require funds beyond the construction phase for (a) operations, (b) maintenance and (c) upgrades. All projects have projected periodic upgradation of capabilities to keep up with the rapidly evolving technologies and requirements from the users. Therefore, one can easily envisage an expenditure of 15-20% of the project amount per year beyond the construction phase, for participation during the operations phase. This needs to be factored in the funding scheme of mega projects. MEGA SCIENCE VISION-2035