Citation
Abstract
The interagency array study was convened in early 1982 to determine which of the world’s large radio reception facilities might be feasibly and beneficially enlisted to help support the Voyager encounters at Uranus (1986) and Neptune (1989), and also to examine the future for such similar events and options as might appear. A similar but more specific study of the Parkes Radio Telescope at Uranus Encounter was just then being completed with a strong positive recommendation, and formed the foundation of the broader study. This report describes the approach, driving considerations, and outcome of the interagency array study. The recommendations of the study team concentrated upon the Voyager Encounters: specifically to develop Parkes for the Uranus Encounter, while pursuing related Advanced Systems development work with the Owens Valley Radio Observatory, and to seek support for the Neptune Encounter from Parkes, the VLA, and the Japanese ISAS 64-meter station.
Details
- Volume
- 42-74
- Published
- August 15, 1983
- Pages
- 117–148
- File Size
- 2.6 MB