Technology Development at the ATNF

CASS engineering research programs focus on developing, and applying, new technology and advanced design techniques to radio astronomy and allied fields. Expertise within the organization spans a very wide range, from ultra-low-noise millimetre-wave receivers, through the spectrum of digital signal processing, to precision servo control systems. Significantly, CASS breadth encompasses both design and in-house implementation capabilities - a strength exploited in internal programs and external contract work.

Research Groups

ATNF Technical Memos

Major Projects

Square Kilometre Array
Australian Square Kilometre Array Pathfinder
20/13 and 6/3 cm receiver Upgrade
Compact Array Broadband Backend
Spectrum Management
completed
MNRF 2001
MNRF 1996 (completed)

Engineering Education

CASS research and development programs offer excellent opportunities for training at graduate, undergraduate, diploma and trade levels. As well as PhD and Masters level possibilities, CASS operates a highly competitive industrial experience program for undergraduates. See the information on the ATNF summer vacation Program.

Engineering students interested in "sandwich", or similar, industrial experience programs should, after consulting their course co-ordinators, submit a CV and academic transcript to Graeme Carrad , the CASS Assistant Director for Engineering. Students interested in diploma and trade courses should check national daily newspapers; most opportunities are advertised towards the end of the academic year.