The Haystack Observatory as an REU Site for Astronomy and Atmospheric Science

海斯塔克天文台作为 REU 天文学和大气科学站点

• 批准号: 9619444
• 负责人: Joseph Salah
• 金额: $ 41.16万
• 依托单位: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
• 依托单位国家: 美国
• 项目类别: Continuing grant
• 财政年份: 1997
• 资助国家: 美国
• 起止时间: 1997-04-01 至 2002-03-31
• 项目状态: 已结题
• 来源: https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=9619444&HistoricalAwards=false
• 关键词: Haystack; Observatory; REU; Site; Astronomy

Abstract Salah et al The Massachusetts Institute of Technology will host eight 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. The facility is also used for studies of the earth's upper atmosphere by taking advantage of its 46-meter and 67-meter high power radars and available optical facilities. The students will be involved in the acquisition of data using the instrumentation, carrying out the analysis and interpretation of the measurements, as well as the development of hardware and software to improve the capabilities of the facility. Astronomical studies will involve the characterization of galactic radio emission sources and star formation investigations. Atmospheric studies will emphasize the effects of geomagnetic storms on the structure and dynamics of the earth's atmosphere, spectral studies of periodic variations observed in the upper atmosphere, and radio propagation effects. Technical projects include the digital design of signal processing systems, tests of advanced recording heads, and development of realtime 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.

摘要萨拉赫等人 马萨诸塞州理工学院每年将在其干草堆天文台接待8名学生，为本科生提供研究经验。Haystack天文台是一个多学科研究中心，致力于射电天文学研究，使用其37米直径的望远镜。 该设施还利用其46米和67米高功率雷达和现有的光学设施，用于研究地球高层大气。 学生将参与使用仪器采集数据，进行测量的分析和解释，以及硬件和软件的开发，以提高设施的能力。天文学研究将涉及银河系无线电发射源的特性和星星形成的调查。 大气研究将强调地磁暴对地球大气结构和动力学的影响，对高层大气中观测到的周期性变化的光谱研究，以及无线电传播效应。 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。 演讲将在全国会议上进行，并将提供在学年期间继续一些项目的机会。 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。