Title :
Activites of the Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory
Author :
Gray, A.D. ; Carlson, B. ; Dougherty, S.M. ; Hovey, G.J. ; Lacy, G. ; Tapping, K.F. ; Veidt, B. ; Willis, A.G.
Author_Institution :
Herzberg Inst. of Astrophys., Nat. Res. Council Canada, Penticton, BC, Canada
Abstract :
The Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory (DRAO) carries out world-class research in radio astronomy science and engineering, with a focus on science and technologies relevant to the planned International Square- Kilometre Array (SKA). DRAO staff operate three on-site telescopes, and participate in international science projects, with recognized expertise in the theory and practice of wide-field imaging and polarimetry. Active engineering programs include digital signal processing (correlators and beam-forming), phased-array feeds, and high performance composite reflector antennas.
Keywords :
astronomical polarimetry; radioastronomy; radiotelescopes; reflector antennas; signal processing; DRAO staff; Dominion Radio Astrophysical Observatory; International Square-Kilometre Array; beam-forming; digital signal processing; high performance composite reflector antennas; international science projects; phased-array feeds; radio astronomy science; wide-field imaging; Arrays; Correlators; Digital signal processing; Feeds; Radio astronomy; Telescopes;
Conference_Titel :
General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, 2011 XXXth URSI
Conference_Location :
Istanbul
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5117-3
DOI :
10.1109/URSIGASS.2011.6123728
