Abstract
The Mozambique Radio Astronomy Observatory (MRAO) will be a first milestone towards development of radioastronomy in Mozambique. Development of MRAO will constitute a preparation step towards participation in the upcoming Africa VLBI Network and the Square Kilometer Array project. The MRAO first antenna is planned to serve as a capacitation and training facility and will be installed after the conversion of a 7-meter telecom dish in South Africa. Therefore, this first radiotelescope design has to comply with local spectral and environmental constraints. Furthermore, power availability and long term sustainability with potential inclusion of solar power and control of Radio Frequency Interference are analyzed. Here we outline some of the design, environmental and power sustainability constraints.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | IEEE AFRICON 2013 |
Publisher | Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers Inc. |
ISBN (Print) | 9781467359405 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 1 2013 |
Event | IEEE AFRICON 2013 - Pointe-Aux-Piments, Mauritius Duration: Sep 9 2013 → Sep 12 2013 |
Other
Other | IEEE AFRICON 2013 |
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Country/Territory | Mauritius |
City | Pointe-Aux-Piments |
Period | 9/9/13 → 9/12/13 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Computer Science Applications
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering