The Haystack Observatory as a Research Experience for Undergraduates (REU) Site for Astronomy and Atmospheric Science, Using Radio Techniques

小行星9322014 马萨诸塞州理工学院每年将在其干草堆天文台接待8名本科生，为本科生提供研究经验。 Haystack天文台是一个多学科研究中心，致力于使用其37米直径的望远镜进行射电天文学研究，并使用其46米和67米高功率雷达研究地球高层大气。 学生将参与使用仪器采集数据，分析和解释测量结果，以及开发硬件和软件以提高设施的能力。 天文学研究涉及恒星和类星体的无线电发射，星暴星系和我们银河系中的大师的特征。 大气研究将强调 在地球大气层的结构和动力学以及高层大气中观测到的周期性变化的光谱研究方面， 技术项目包括信号处理系统的数字设计、先进记录头的测试和实时控制软件的开发。 学生将在整个夏天与工作人员导师密切合作，并将准备一份报告和介绍他们的项目。 将在国家会议上介绍情况，并将提供机会在学年期间继续开展一些项目。 学生将通过各种独特设施的研讨会和演示接触研究设施的各个方面，并将在专门用于研究的设施中获得全面的科学研究实践经验。 Haystack天文台在为本科生提供研究经验方面有着出色的记录。

9322014 Salah The Massachusetts Institute of Technology will host eight undergraduate students annually at its Haystack Observatory to provide research experiences for undergraduates. The Haystack Observatory is a multi-disciplinary research center dedicated to radio astronomical research using its 37-m diameter telescope and to studies of the earth's upper atmosphere using its 46-m and 67-m high power radars. The students will be involved in the acquisition of data using the instrumentation, analysis and interpretation of the measurements, as well as development of hardware and software to improve capabilities of the facility. Astronomical studies involve the characterization of stellar and quasar radio emission, starburst galaxies, and masters in our galaxy. Atmospheric studies will emphasize the effects of geomagnetic storms on the structure and dynamics of the earth's atmosphere and on spectral studies of periodic variations observed in the upper atmosphere. Technical projects include the digital design of signal processing systems, tests of advanced recording heads, and development of real-time control software. The students will work closely with a staff mentor throughout the summer, and will prepare a report and presentation on their projects. The presentations will be given at national conferences, and opportunities will be provided to continue some of the projects during the academic year. The students will be exposed to all aspects of the research facility through seminars and demonstrations at the various unique facilities, and will obtain a thorough practical experience of scientific research at a facility dedicated to research. The Haystack Observatory has an excellent record of providing research experiences to undergraduates.