Radio Science Observing

Author : Joseph J. Carr
Publisher : Prompt
ISBN 13 : 9780790611273
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Radio Science Observing written by Joseph J. Carr and published by Prompt. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the hottest topics right now are those related to radio: radio astronomy, amateur radio, propagation studies, spheric hunting, searching for solar flares using VLF radio and related subjects. Begin "listening to the heavens" with this book. Includes a CD-ROM.

Author : Joseph J. Carr
Publisher : Delmar
ISBN 13 : 9780790611723
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.24/5 ( download)

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Download or read book RadioScience Observing written by Joseph J. Carr and published by Delmar. This book was released on 1999-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Among the hottest topics right now are those related to radio: radio astronomy, amateur radio, propagation studies, spheric hunting, searching for solar flares using VLF radio and related subjects. Begin "listening to the heavens" with this book. Includes a CD-ROM.

Author : James J. Condon
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 069113779X
Total Pages : 376 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Essential Radio Astronomy written by James J. Condon and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2016-04-05 with total page 376 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ideal text for a one-semester course in radio astronomy Essential Radio Astronomy is the only textbook on the subject specifically designed for a one-semester introductory course for advanced undergraduates or graduate students in astronomy and astrophysics. It starts from first principles in order to fill gaps in students' backgrounds, make teaching easier for professors who are not expert radio astronomers, and provide a useful reference to the essential equations used by practitioners. This unique textbook reflects the fact that students of multiwavelength astronomy typically can afford to spend only one semester studying the observational techniques particular to each wavelength band. Essential Radio Astronomy presents only the most crucial concepts—succinctly and accessibly. It covers the general principles behind radio telescopes, receivers, and digital backends without getting bogged down in engineering details. Emphasizing the physical processes in radio sources, the book's approach is shaped by the view that radio astrophysics owes more to thermodynamics than electromagnetism. Proven in the classroom and generously illustrated throughout, Essential Radio Astronomy is an invaluable resource for students and researchers alike. The only textbook specifically designed for a one-semester course in radio astronomy Starts from first principles Makes teaching easier for astronomy professors who are not expert radio astronomers Emphasizes the physical processes in radio sources Covers the principles behind radio telescopes and receivers Provides the essential equations and fundamental constants used by practitioners Supplementary website includes lecture notes, problem sets, exams, and links to interactive demonstrations An online illustration package is available to professors

Author : Jeff Lashley
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 1441908838
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.34/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Radio Sky and How to Observe It written by Jeff Lashley and published by Springer. This book was released on 2010-11-19 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Radio astronomy is far from being beyond the scope of amateurs astronomers, and this practical, self-contained guide for the newcomer to practical radio astronomey is an ideal introduction. This guide is a must for anyone who wants to join the growing ranks of 21st Century backyard radio astronomers. The first part of the book provides background material and explains (in a non-mathematical way) our present knowledge of the stronger radio sources – those observable by amateurs – including the Sun, Jupiter, Meteors, Galactic and extra-galactic sources. The second part of the book deals not only with observing, but – assuming no prior technical knowledge of electronics or radio theory – takes the reader step-by-step through the process of building and using a backyard radio telescope. There are complete, detailed plans and construction information for a number of amateur radio telescopes, the simplest of which can be put together and working – using only simple tools – in a weekend. For other instruments, there are full details of circuit-board layouts, components to use and (vitally important in radio astronomy) how to construct antennae for radio astronomy.

Author : Jonathan M. Marr
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1498770193
Total Pages : 353 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Radio Astronomy written by Jonathan M. Marr and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2015-11-30 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As evidenced by five Nobel Prizes in physics, radio astronomy in its 80-year history has contributed greatly to our understanding of the universe. Yet for too long, there has been no suitable textbook on radio astronomy for undergraduate students.Fundamentals of Radio Astronomy: Observational Methods is the first undergraduate-level textbook exclus

Author : Rosa Poggiani
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 3319447327
Total Pages : 179 pages
Book Rating : 4.22/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Optical, Infrared and Radio Astronomy written by Rosa Poggiani and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-12-05 with total page 179 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This textbook presents the established sciences of optical, infrared, and radio astronomy as distinct research areas, focusing on the science targets and the constraints that they place on instrumentation in the different domains. It aims to bridge the gap between specialized books and practical texts, presenting the state of the art in different techniques. For each type of astronomy, the discussion proceeds from the orders of magnitude for observable quantities that drive the building of instrumentation and the development of advanced techniques. The specific telescopes and detectors are then presented, together with the techniques used to measure fluxes and spectra. Finally, the instruments and their limits are discussed to assist readers in choice of setup, planning and execution of observations, and data reduction. The volume also includes worked examples and problem sets to improve student understanding; tables and figures in chapters su mmarize the state of the art of instrumentation and techniques.

Author : Thomas G. Pannuti
Publisher : Springer
ISBN 13 : 9783319169811
Total Pages : 393 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Physical Processes and Observing Techniques of Radio Astronomy written by Thomas G. Pannuti and published by Springer. This book was released on 2020-11-14 with total page 393 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a textbook for undergraduate courses on radio astronomy. Written by an active professor and researcher in the field, it begins by explaining why conducting observations at radio frequencies is so important, then reviews essential physics concepts corresponding to a sophomore-level curriculum or higher. Next, the book introduces students to single dish telescopes and interferometers. The most commonly encountered emission mechanisms seen in radio astronomy are then explained, along with examples of astronomical sources broadly divided into the types of sources seen in galactic and extragalactic observations. Each chapter provides examples and exercises suitable for homework assignments. Also included is an appendix of useful supplementary material. Altogether, the book is a comprehensive, yet digestible starting point for physics and astronomy undergraduates looking to understand the basics of radio astronomy.

Author : Ronald L. Snell
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 0429649770
Total Pages : 346 pages
Book Rating : 4.76/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Fundamentals of Radio Astronomy written by Ronald L. Snell and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2019-04-24 with total page 346 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As demonstrated by five Nobel Prizes in physics, radio astronomy has contributed greatly to our understanding of the Universe. Courses covering this subject are, therefore, very important in the education of the next generation of scientists who will continue to explore the Cosmos. This textbook, the second of two volumes, presents an extensive introduction to the astrophysical processes that are studied in radio astronomy. Suitable for undergraduate courses on radio astronomy, it discusses the physical phenomena that give rise to radio emissions, presenting examples of astronomical objects, and illustrating how the relevant physical parameters of astronomical sources can be obtained from radio observations. Unlike other radio astronomy textbooks, this book provides students with an understanding of the background and the underlying principles, with derivations available for most of the equations used in the textbook. Features: Presents a clear and concise discussion of the important astronomical concepts and physical processes that give rise to both radio continuum and radio spectral line emission Discusses radio emissions from a variety of astronomical sources and shows how the observed emissions can be used to derive the physical properties of these sources Includes numerous examples using actual data from the literature

Author : Chen-Pang Yeang
Publisher : University of Chicago Press
ISBN 13 : 022601519X
Total Pages : 378 pages
Book Rating : 4.94/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Probing the Sky with Radio Waves written by Chen-Pang Yeang and published by University of Chicago Press. This book was released on 2013-07-02 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: By the late nineteenth century, engineers and experimental scientists generally knew how radio waves behaved, and by 1901 scientists were able to manipulate them to transmit messages across long distances. What no one could understand, however, was why radio waves followed the curvature of the Earth. Theorists puzzled over this for nearly twenty years before physicists confirmed the zig-zag theory, a solution that led to the discovery of a layer in the Earth’s upper atmosphere that bounces radio waves earthward—the ionosphere. In Probing the Sky with Radio Waves, Chen-Pang Yeang documents this monumental discovery and the advances in radio ionospheric propagation research that occurred in its aftermath. Yeang illustrates how the discovery of the ionosphere transformed atmospheric science from what had been primarily an observational endeavor into an experimental science. It also gave researchers a host of new theories, experiments, and instruments with which to better understand the atmosphere’s constitution, the origin of atmospheric electricity, and how the sun and geomagnetism shape the Earth’s atmosphere. This book will be warmly welcomed by scholars of astronomy, atmospheric science, geoscience, military and institutional history, and the history and philosophy of science and technology, as well as by radio amateurs and electrical engineers interested in historical perspectives on their craft.

Author : Bernard F. Burke
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1107189411
Total Pages : 545 pages
Book Rating : 4.16/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Introduction to Radio Astronomy written by Bernard F. Burke and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-08-22 with total page 545 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A thorough introduction to radio astronomy and techniques for students and researchers approaching radio astronomy for the first time.