An Observation Scheduling System for Radio Telescope Array
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Abstract
The 4 × 4.5 m radio telescope array at Guizhou Normal University is an astronomical observation facility in operation, mainly aiming at the scientific detection of pulsars and fast radio bursts. To adequately address the observational requirements of this telescope array, we developed an observation scheduling system. This system is able to predict and plot the elevation change curves of the observed targets in relation to the telescope array during the whole day. In addition, for multiple targets, it provides intelligent scheduling and processing according to the observable time. The system also offers a comprehensive database of calibrators for the flux calibration of the targets. Moreover, it can generate pre-configured array uv coverage maps, which assist in determining the optimal configuration of the array. This system has been operating during the daily observations of the 4×4.5 m radio telescope array and has successfully detected two typical pulsars. It has also been tested for applicability in target-observation prediction in other radio telescope arrays.
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OpenAlex topics: Radio Astronomy Observations and Technology · Antenna Design and Optimization · Satellite Communication Systems
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Affiliations
School of Physics and Electronic Science, Guizhou Normal University, Guiyang 550000, China
School of Physics and Astronomy, Yunnan University, Kunming 650000, China
Funding
National SKA Program of China · National Natural Science Foundation of China · Foundation of Science and Technology of Guizhou Province · Foundation of Guizhou Provincial Education Department · Guizhou Province Science and Technology Support Program · Liupanshui Science and Technology Development Project
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