Title :
Observatory report: MIT Haystack Observatory
Author :
Lonsdale, Colin J.
Author_Institution :
MIT Haystack Obs., Westford, MA, USA
Abstract :
Haystack Observatory engages in a wide variety of technical and scientific activities under the unifying theme of radio science. In this presentation, an overview of the Observatory facilities and capabilities will be given, along with a description of the major areas of work. The recent upgrade of the 37-meter telescope will be described. Finally, a summary of the recent major research accomplishments in astronomy and atmospheric sciences will be presented.
Keywords :
radiotelescopes; MIT Haystack Observatory; Observatory facilities; radio science; size 37 m; telescope; Observatories; Telescopes; USA Councils;
Conference_Titel :
General Assembly and Scientific Symposium, 2011 XXXth URSI
Conference_Location :
Istanbul
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-5117-3
DOI :
10.1109/URSIGASS.2011.6051245