HI multibeam survey techniques

被引:34
作者
StaveleySmith, L
机构
[1] Australia Telescope Natl. Facility, CSIRO, Epping, NSW 2121
来源
PUBLICATIONS ASTRONOMICAL SOCIETY OF AUSTRALIA | 1997年 / 14卷 / 01期
关键词
instrumentation; detectors; techniques; image processing; surveys; radio lines; galaxies;
D O I
10.1071/AS97111
中图分类号
P1 [天文学];
学科分类号
0704 ;
摘要
The parameters of the HI Parkes All-Sky Surveys (HIPASS), as proposed by the Multibeam Survey Working Group, are described, as are the advantages and disadvantages of various multibeam observing techniques, including telescope scanning. The best techniques, in terms of minimising the variance in image sensitivity, are calculated. Some of the observing techniques may be applicable to other multibeam surveys.
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页码:111 / 116
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