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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 …