Overview
- A nontechnical, nonmathematical primer on amateur radio astronomy
- Includes 4 new amateur projects, including bouncing a signal off the Moon, detecting the aurora and ISS, and more
- Offers expanded resources for the interested reader
Part of the book series: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series (PATRICKMOORE)
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Table of contents (20 chapters)
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Front Matter
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The History and Science of Radio Astronomy
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Front Matter
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Self-Build Tried and Tested Projects
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Front Matter
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Radio Astronomy with a Software-Defined Radio (SDR)
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About this book
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 Getting Started in Radio Astronomy 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.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Radio and Radar Astronomy Projects for Beginners
Authors: Steven Arnold
Series Title: The Patrick Moore Practical Astronomy Series
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-54906-0
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Physics and Astronomy, Physics and Astronomy (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2021
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-030-54905-3Published: 23 October 2020
eBook ISBN: 978-3-030-54906-0Published: 22 October 2020
Series ISSN: 1431-9756
Series E-ISSN: 2197-6562
Edition Number: 2
Number of Pages: XVII, 309
Number of Illustrations: 27 b/w illustrations, 72 illustrations in colour
Topics: Popular Science in Astronomy, Astronomy, Observations and Techniques, Microwaves, RF and Optical Engineering