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Radio and Radar Astronomy Projects for Beginners

PTRCK MOORE PRCTCL ASTRNMY SER: PROJECTS FOR BEGINNRS 2

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<P>Radio and radar astronomy are powerful tools when studying the wonders of the universe, yet they tend to mystify amateur astronomers. This book provides a comprehensive introduction to newcomers, containing everything you need to start observing at radio wavelengths. Written by a mechanical engineer who has actually built and operated the tools described, the book contains a plethora of tested advice and practical resources. This revised edition of the original 2014 book provides a complete overview of the latest technology and research, including the newest models and equipment on the market as well as an entirely new section on radio astronomy with software-defined radios (SDRs). Four brand-new beginner projects are included, including bouncing a radar signal off the Moon, detecting the aurora, and tuning into the downlink radio used by astronauts aboard the ISS. Requiring no previous knowledge, no scary mathematics, and no expensive equipment, the book will serve as a fun and digestible reference for any level of astronomers hoping to expand their skills into the radio spectrum.</P>

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Front Cover.
Other Frontmatter.
Title Page.
Copyright Page.
Dedication.
Preface.
Safety and Legal Matters.
Contents.
1: The History and Science of Radio Astronomy.
2: A Brief History of Radio Astronomy.
3: The Electromagnetic Spectrum.
4: The Audio Spectrum.
5: The Earth.
6: Electrical Components.
7: Types of Antenna.
8: Cables and Connections.
9: Shielding of Equipment.
10: Modulation.
11: Self-Build Tried and Tested Projects.
12: The Stanford Solar Center&#x2019;s SuperSID Monitor.
13: The NASA INSPIRE Project.
14: The NASA Radio Jove Project.
15: Radio Astronomy with a Software-Defined Radio (SDR).
16: The Software-Defined Radio (SDR).
17: SDR Software.
18: Picking Up the International Space Station.
19: Radar Detection of Meteors and the International Space Station.
20: Moon Bounce.
21: Radar Detection of the Aurora.
22: Other Useful Tips and Resources.
Correction to: Radio and Radar Astronomy Projects for Beginners.
Appendix A.
Glossary.
Index.

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