Content of the Programme

The programme will consist of invited introductory talks, oral and poster contributions. Ample time will be allocated for discussion and for viewing posters.

Subjects to be addressed will include:

• The scientific potential of the submillimetre wave band
• Science targets for FIRST
• FIRST technical concept
• FIRST payload complement
• Other infrared and submillimetre astronomy space missions and airborne telescopes
• Future plans fro ground-based submillimetre astronomy