Title :
Noise Figure Measurements Using Celestial Sources
Author :
Kelly, Franklin G.
Author_Institution :
Space Technology Labs., Jodrell Bank Experimental Station, Lower Withington, Cheshire, England.
fDate :
6/1/1961 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Several convenient sources of radio noise exist in the heavens. It is possible to utilize these sources for accurate measurements of receiver noise figure, provided that a suitable high-gain antenna is available. The method for making such a measurement is described herein.
Keywords :
Antenna measurements; Background noise; Extraterrestrial measurements; Frequency measurement; Noise figure; Noise measurement; Radio astronomy; Receivers; Receiving antennas; Telemetry;
Journal_Title :
Space Electronics and Telemetry, IRE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/IRET-SET.1961.5008756
