The Very-Long-Baseline Array.

Kellermann, Kenneth I.; Thompson, A. Richard

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ERIC Number: EJ364058

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Publication Date: 1988

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The Very-Long-Baseline Array.

Kellermann, Kenneth I.; Thompson, A. Richard

Scientific American, v258 n1 p54-55,58-63 Jan 1988

Describes the very-long-baseline array (VLBA) system of radio telescopes that will be completed in the early 1990s. Explains how the VLBA system works and the advantages over present technology. Compares associated international telescopes and very-long-baseline interferometers (VLBI). Illustrates applications for the VLBA and VLBI. (CW)

Descriptors: Astronomy, Earth Science, Research and Development, Satellites (Aerospace), Science and Society, Science History, Scientific Methodology, Scientific Research, Space Exploration, Space Sciences, Technological Advancement

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Practitioners; Researchers

Language: English

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