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Abstract

The Nangay decimetric Radio Telescope (NRT) in Nangay, France, is described, and its potential use for SETI (Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence) observations is discussed. The conclusion reached is that the NRT is well suited for SETI observations because of its large collecting area, its large sky coverage, and its wideband frequency capability. However, a number of improvements are necessary in order to take full advantage of the system in carrying out an efficient SETI program. In particular, system sensitivity should be increased. This can be achieved through a series of Improvements to the system, including lowering the ground pickup noise through the use of ground reflectors and more efficient feed design, and by using low-noise amplifer front ends.

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Volume
42-102
Published
August 15, 1990
Pages
152–160
File Size
439.8 KB