Please use this identifier to cite or link to this item: http://hdl.handle.net/2289/3757
Title: Surface adjustment of the IRAM 30 m radio telescope
Authors: Morris, D.
Bremer, M.
Butin, G.
Carter, M.
Greve, A.
Lamb, J.W.
Lazareff, B.
Lopez-Perez, J.
Mattiocco, F.
Penalver, J.
Thum, C.
Issue Date: 23-Jan-2009
Publisher: Institution of Engineering and Technology
Citation: IET Microwaves, Antennas & Propagation, 2009, Vol. 3(1), p99-108
Abstract: The techniques used to set and stabilise the surface of the IRAM 30 m radio telescope to a final root mean square accuracy of about 50 µm are described. This involved both phase retrieval and phase coherent holography using a variety of radiation sources at several frequencies. A finite-element model was utilised in improving the temperature control system for the telescope structure. The factors influencing the ultimate surface accuracy are discussed.
Description: Restricted Access.
URI: http://hdl.handle.net/2289/3757
ISSN: 1751-8725
1751-8733 (Online)
Alternative Location: http://dx.doi.org/10.1049/iet-map:20080044
Copyright: 2009 Institution of Engineering and Technology
Appears in Collections:Research Papers (A&A)

Files in This Item:
File Description SizeFormat 
2009 IET_MAP V3 p99-108.pdf
  Restricted Access
10p.509.24 kBAdobe PDFView/Open Request a copy


Items in RRI Digital Repository are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated.