STATUS REPORT ON THE NEW RADIOTELESCOPE FOR THE WETTZELL STATION.

  • Manfred Schneider
  • , Richard Kilger
  • , Klemens Nottarp
  • , Ewald Reinhart
  • , James Campbell
  • , Hermann Seeger

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Abstract

In November 1980 the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft adopted plans submitted by the SFB 78 to develop the Satellite Observation Station Wettzell into a fundamental geodetic station for global geodynamic programs. The most important step towards fulfilling these plans was to build a dedicated geodetic radiotelescope for Very Long Baseline and Satellite Interferometry. The telescope with a diameter of 20 m has been designed for optimal stability and will be equipped with a modern Mk III VLBI terminal as well as a hydrogen maser. The installation of the new radiotelescope which will then be available for dedicated geodetic and geodynamic observing programs was scheduled for May to December 1982; routine operations commenced late in 1983.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationUnknown Host Publication Title
PublisherCepadues-Editions
Pages73-81
Number of pages9
ISBN (Print)2854280873
StatePublished - 1983

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