LOFAR

• Low-frequency interferometry - largely uncharted territory
• Frequency range 30-80 MHz and 130-210 MHz
• Hierarchical core - extended structure
• 50+ stations - centered in NL with stations in DE, SE, UK, FR, PL, IT, +
• Definition of Key Science projects
• A little about observing procedures
  • LOFAR will be an automated telescope and much of the data reduction will be done on-line.
  • A little about LOFAR computing structure
  • What does the user need to do with the data ?