G.Ya.Smolkov, A.T.Altyntsev, V.V.Grechnev, B.B.Krissinel,
S.V.Lesovoi, V.P.Maksimov, A.M.Uralov, and V.G.Zandanov

Institute of Solar-Terrestrial Physics SB RAS, Irkutsk, 664033, Russia
smolkov@iszf.irk.ru
Abstract: How, for what purposes and in what conditions was the SSRT
created? Short description and current modernization of the SSRT. New
scientific objectives and technical requirements to the SSRT. Avenues for
technical developments for the SSRT.