College - Author 1
College of Engineering
Department - Author 1
Electrical Engineering Department
Degree Name - Author 1
BS in Electrical Engineering
Date
6-2023
Primary Advisor
Payam Nayeri, College of Engineering, Electrical Engineering Department
Abstract/Summary
This document outlines the design of a radio telescope designed to perform hydrogen line sky surveys. The telescope produces radio images mapping the intensity and relative velocities of hydrogen concentrations to their sky coordinates. Over the course of a day, the telescope images the regions of space visible to it, allowing sky survey imagery to be updated daily. Sky survey images are comprised of an array of pixels corresponding to specific sky coordinates. Each 8-bit RGB pixel contains information on the concentrations of hydrogen in the brightness and relative velocity in the color. Radio images mapping the concentrations and velocities of hydrogen clouds are incredibly valuable and interesting tools for understanding the structure and behavior of our galaxy and the broader universe. This project aims to provide a tool for students at Cal Poly to become familiar with the techniques and tools used by radio astronomers.
URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/eesp/599
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