NRF Template

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Knowledge GenerationQuality of scientific
outputs through RISA stakeholders in Focus Areas
and Development programmes
Outputs FA DV Total Total
Outputs FA DV 2004/05 2005/06
Peer Reviewed Publications 3024 541 2335 3565
Books 105 5 143 110
Chapters in Books 284 48 160 332
Published Conference Proceedings 536 306 990 842
FA Focus Area DV
Development Programme
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Scientific Outputs of National Research
Facilities
Category/Outputs Performance Performance Performance
Category/Outputs 2003/04 2004/05 2005/06
Research Outputs 23 214 291
Journal articles 217 108 119
Full length Conference Proceedings 27 170 165
Chapters in Books 16 5 19
Books 8 9
Publications with external co-authors 182 135 112
Patents 1 0 0
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Scientific Outputs
4
OperationalisationThe seamless approach
5
InfrastructureSouth African Astronomical
Observatory
Highlights SALT Inauguration Nov 2005 SALT
first light 1 Sept PRISM award SALT media
coverage
Optical and infrared astronomy
6
InfrastructureHartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy
Observatory
Radio Astronomy Space Geodesy
Highlights SA bid to host SKA KAT and
Kitty Maintenance of 26m radio telescope
7
InfrastructureHermanus Magnetic Observatory
Highlights Magnetic Test Bench Design
Excellence Award Centre for Public Service
Innovation Award August monthly winner in the
SA Popular Mechanics Great SA Inventors
Competition
Earth magnetic fields