ASTR 5350 - Introduction to Radio Astronomy Instrumentation

Effective Date 03/01/2009
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. Prerequisite: ASTR 5340 or Instructor permission.

Credits: 3
Grading Basis Student Option