Primary beam calibration for commensal telescopes utilizing offset optics

IntroductionAccurate primary beam calibration is essential for precise brightness measurements in radio astronomy. The VLA Low-band Ionosphere and Transient Experiment (VLITE) faces challenges in calibration due to the offset Cassegrain optics used in its commensal observing system. This study aims...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences
Main Authors:	Emil Polisensky, Tracy E. Clarke, Simona Giacintucci, Wendy Peters
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-12-01
Subjects:	calibration astronomical optics astronomical techniques flux calibration radio telescopes radio interferometry
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fspas.2024.1497375/full