The Design of a Two-element Radio Interferometer Using Satellite TV Equipment

Tauriq Latief, Simon Winberg, Amit Mishra

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Abstract

With the development of sophisticated radio astronomy instruments, there is a need to develop an affordable educational instrument that can be used for demonstration purposes. In this paper, the design and testing of a two-element radio interferometer capable of fulfilling this need is presented. This system can be used in smaller training courses to provide students with a hands-on experience of the electronics and the assembly of a basic interferometer, which would enhance students' understanding of larger, professional systems. In an effort to reduce cost and waste, the receiver comprised of reused commercial satellite TV equipment, such as dishes and low-noise block down-converters (LNBs). Additional customized printed circuit boards (PCBs) were developed to perform correlation using the adding interferometer architecture. The interferometer was successful in detecting and observing the sun's fringes, which was further resolved along a 3 m baseline.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication3rd International Conference on Electrical, Communication and Computer Engineering, ICECCE 2021
PublisherIEEE Press
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9781665438971
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Aug 2021
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd International Conference on Electrical, Communication and Computer Engineering, ICECCE 2021 - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Duration: 12 Jun 202113 Jun 2021

Publication series

Name3rd International Conference on Electrical, Communication and Computer Engineering, ICECCE 2021

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Electrical, Communication and Computer Engineering, ICECCE 2021
Country/TerritoryMalaysia
CityKuala Lumpur
Period12 Jun 202113 Jun 2021

Keywords

  • analogue complex correlator
  • radio interferometer
  • satellite TV equipment

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