A PSEUDODYNAMIC PROGRAMMING TECHNIQUE FOR DESIGN OF CORRELATOR SUPERSYNTHESIS ARRAYS

A correlator supersynthesis array is defined as an array of antennas connected together in pairs as interferometers and capable of tracking a radio source during its apparent motion in the sky. Some problems in the design of such arrays are discussed. A computerized optimization technique, termed pseudodynamic programming, is described for the design of such arrays and some results are presented. The limitations and capabilities of the technique are discussed. Copyright 1969 by the American Geophysical Union.