The ATNF Engineering Research Group
Introduction
This small group pursues research outside the mainstream activities of
the ATNF Receiver
and Electronics
groups. As well as their specialist interests, all three members
are heavily involved in day-to-day engineering and astronomy projects,
especially those projects associated with the Major National Research Facilities
(MNRF) upgrade
and the next-generation large radio telescope (SKA).
Members, Interests and Projects
- millimetre-wave astronomy and technology
- interference characterization, mitigation and excision; EMC practice
- engineering education
- leader of MNRF phase
correction project
- member of European Large Southern Array calibration working group
Dr Michael Kesteven
- radio interferometry and astronomy techniques
- antenna metrology; radio holography
- on-line computing and telescope control
- leader of MNRF antenna surface extension project
- leader of ATNF commercial antenna metrology project
Dr Bruce Thomas
- applied electromagnetics; antenna and feed design
- 1 kT system overview and related antenna specifications
- ATNF commercial liaison manager
- leader of MNRF extra
stations and north spur project
- engineering learned society activities (IREE Publications Committee)
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