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Graduate Record 2005-2006 
    
Graduate Record 2005-2006 [ARCHIVED RECORD]

ASTR 535 - Introduction to Radio Astronomy Instrumentation


An introduction to the instrumentation of radio astronomy. Discussion includes fundamentals of measuring radio signals, noise theory, basic radiometry, antennas, low noise electronics, coherent receivers, signal processing for continuum and spectral line studies, and arrays. Lecture material is supplemented by illustrative labs. (O)

Prerequisites & Notes
Prerequisite: ASTR534 or Instructor permission.

Credits: 3