The Next Generation Very Large Array

Understand

The next generation Very Large Array (ngVLA) is a transformational radio observatory being designed by the U.S.

• National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO).
• It will provide order of magnitude improvements in sensitivity, resolution, and uv coverage over the current Jansky Very Large Array (VLA) at ~1.2-50 GHz and extend the frequency range up to 70-115 GHz.
• This document is a white paper written by members of the Canadian community for the 2020 Long Range Plan panel, which will be making recommendations on Canada's future directions in astronomy.