Novel instruments for site characterization

In order to fully characterize the astronomical potential of remote sites on the antarctic plateau, we have developed a suite of instruments covering UV to sub-millimeter wavelengths. In addition, we have successfully demonstrated the use of an acoustic radar (SODAR) at the South Pole to measure the...

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Main Authors: J. W. V. Storey, M. C. B. Ashley, M. G. Burton
Other Authors: The Pennsylvania State University CiteSeerX Archives
Format: Text
Language:English
Published: 2000
Subjects:
Antarctic
South Pole
The Antarctic
Antarc*
Antarctica
South pole
Online Access:http://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/viewdoc/summary?doi=10.1.1.157.9207
http://www.phys.unsw.edu.au/~mcba/pubs/storey00.pdf
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Summary:In order to fully characterize the astronomical potential of remote sites on the antarctic plateau, we have developed a suite of instruments covering UV to sub-millimeter wavelengths. In addition, we have successfully demonstrated the use of an acoustic radar (SODAR) at the South Pole to measure the height of the turbulent atmospheric boundary layer. Each instrument is designed to operate independently and autonomously, producing reliable, fully calibrated data without human intervention. Although designed primarily for use in Antarctica, these instruments use novel technology that is applicable to other astronomical applications as well. Keywords: Site-testing, astronomy, Antarctica 1.

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