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Improved Methods For Phased Array Feed Beamforming In Single Dish Radio Astronomy, Michael James Elmer
Improved Methods For Phased Array Feed Beamforming In Single Dish Radio Astronomy, Michael James Elmer
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Among the research topics needing to be addressed to further the development of phased array feeds (PAFs) for radio astronomical use are challenges associated with calibration, beamforming, and imaging for single dish observations. This dissertation addresses these concerns by providing analysis and solutions that provide a clearer understanding of the effort required to implement PAFs for complex scientific research. It is shown that calibration data are relatively stable over a period of five days and may still be adequate after 70 days. A calibration update system is presented with the potential to refresh old calibrators. Direction-dependent variations have a much …
Design And Polarimetric Calibration Of Dual-Polarized Phased Array Feeds For Radio Astronomy, Taylor D. Webb
Design And Polarimetric Calibration Of Dual-Polarized Phased Array Feeds For Radio Astronomy, Taylor D. Webb
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Research institutions around the globe are developing phased array feed (PAF) systems for wide-field L-band radio astronomical observations. PAFs offer faster survey speeds and larger fields of view than standard single-pixel feeds, which enable rapid sky surveys and significantly increased scientific capability. Because deep space astronomical signals are inherently weak, PAF systems must meet stringent noise and sensitivity requirements. Meeting these requirements requires detailed modeling of the phased array itself as well as the reflector it is mounted on. This thesis details a novel approach to dual-pol PAF design that models the array and reflector as a complete system in …