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Access to LOFAR
How to get access to LOFAR facilities and become a participant in the project
How to become a participant in the project
- If you are part of one of the Astronomical Key Science Projects, please use your designated contact person.
- If you are part of one of the International partners of LOFAR, please contact your designated contact person.
- If you are not part of any of the above please see the information on this page: http://www.lofar.org/contact-lofar
How to get access to the LOFAR systems
Central Processing Systems
Once you are a participant of the project and you need access to the CEP systems as a programmer or scientist, you will need this information:
- Get your contact person (e.g., Michael Wise) to request an account on the systems and specify what permissions you'll need.
- Learn the basics of the Lofar Login Environment available at Central Processing.
- Learn the overall layout and use of the central processing (CEP) systems
- Learn how to use ssh keys and an ssh-agent.