Concepts of the Square Kilometre Array; toward the new generation radio telescopes

We present the concepts and their unique features presently being studied for the Square Kilometre Array expected to be operational between 2010 and 2015. A comparison is made between telescopes in operation to day and SKA's ambitious set of requirements is presented. The framework for coordina...

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Main Author: Van Ardenne, A.
Format: Conference Proceeding
Language:English
Subjects:
Astrophysics
Broadband antennas
Calibration
Earth
Frequency
Instruments
Optical noise
Radio astronomy
Space technology
Telescopes
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Summary:We present the concepts and their unique features presently being studied for the Square Kilometre Array expected to be operational between 2010 and 2015. A comparison is made between telescopes in operation to day and SKA's ambitious set of requirements is presented. The framework for coordinating the studies of various countries aiming to conclude on a concept choice in 5 years is introduced. As a desirable side effect, efforts relevant for SKA, will result in new albeit smaller telescopes coming into operation at earlier stages.
DOI:10.1109/APS.2000.873734