Astronomy and Astrophysics – Astronomy
Scientific paper
Oct 1986
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1986inns.iafcr....l&link_type=abstract
IAF, International Astronautical Congress, 37th, Innsbruck, Austria, Oct. 4-11, 1986. 7 p. NASA-supported research.
Astronomy and Astrophysics
Astronomy
Quasat, Radio Telescopes, Spaceborne Telescopes, Tdr Satellites, Very Long Base Interferometry, Angular Resolution, Deep Space Network, Quasars
Scientific paper
Very long baseline interferometry (VLBI) has been developed to the point where angular resolution at any given wavelength is limited by the dimensions of the earth. This limitation can be removed by placing a VLBI radio telescope in orbit. A demonstration of the feasibility of this approach was arranged. The Tracking and Data Relay Satellite System was used as an orbiting observatory in conjunction with the NASA Deep Space Network 64-m telescope in Tidbinbilla, Australia, and the Institute for Space and Astronautical Science 64-m antenna in Usuda, Japan. Interferometric fringes were successfully obtained from three quasars. The longest projected baseline was 1.4 earth diameters.
Blaney K.
Christensen C. S.
di Nardo S. J.
Edwards Charles D.
Jordan Frank J.
No associations
LandOfFree
Status of the very long baseline interferometry demonstration using the tracking and data relay satellite system does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.
If you have personal experience with Status of the very long baseline interferometry demonstration using the tracking and data relay satellite system, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Status of the very long baseline interferometry demonstration using the tracking and data relay satellite system will most certainly appreciate the feedback.
Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1737625