The Nancay decimetric Radio Telescope (NRT) in Nancay, France, is described, and its potential use for Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) observations is discussed. The conclusion reached is that the NRT is well suited for SETI observations because of its large collecting area, its large sky coverage, and its wideband frequency capability. However, a number of improvements are necessary in order to take full advantage of the system in carrying out an efficient SETI program. In particular, system sensitivity should be increased. This can be achieved through a series of improvements to the system, including lowering the ground pickup noise through the use of ground reflectors and more efficient feed design, and by using low-noise amplifier front ends.


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    Title :

    Technical considerations on using the large Nancay radio telescope for SETI


    Contributors:
    Gulkis, S. (author) / Biraud, F. (author) / Heidmann, J. (author) / Tarter, J. (author)


    Publication date :

    1990-08-15


    Type of media :

    Miscellaneous


    Type of material :

    No indication


    Language :

    English


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