Cosmic Explorer (CE), a proposed next-generation gravitational-wave facility is searching for observatory site. This interdisciplinary suitability analysis for site selection incorporates the need to make accurate scientific observations and the needs of the staff to have a good home to commute from nearby. We are searching for two observatory sites: the first will span 80 kilometers in the shape of an L with each arm of the L spanning 40 kilometers and the second will be an L that spans 20 kilometers along the teo L arms. This collaborative project uses a mixed methods Geographic Information Systems (GIS) approach to do a national site suitability analysis.
Warren Bristol PhD., Postdoctoral Research Scientist, School of Geography, Development and Environment, University of Arizona
Joshua Klein, Graduate Research Assistant, School of Geography, Development and Environment, University of Arizona
Oscar Romero, Graduate Research Assistant, School of Geography, Development and Environment, University of Arizona
Anika Sharma, Undergraduate Research Assistant, School of Geography, Development and Environment, University of Arizona