Primary beam calibration for commensal telescopes utilizing offset optics

IntroductionAccurate primary beam calibration is essential for precise brightness measurements in radio astronomy. The VLA Low-band Ionosphere and Transient Experiment (VLITE) faces challenges in calibration due to the offset Cassegrain optics used in its commensal observing system. This study aims...

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Main Authors: Emil Polisensky, Tracy E. Clarke, Simona Giacintucci, Wendy Peters
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-12-01
Series:Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspas.2024.1497375/full
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