ACA phase calibration scheme with the ALMA water vapor radiometers

ACA phase calibration scheme with the ALMA water vapor radiometers
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使用 ALMA 水蒸气辐射计的 ACA 相位校准方案

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10.1117/12.925986
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2012
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Asaki Y
Asaki Y
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