A Gigabit per second Data Recording System for Geodesy and Astronomy [ 2001-01-01 - 2002-12-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: A/Prof Peter Morgan (Chief Investigator) ,  Coleman, Richard (Chief Investigator) ,  Coleman, Richard (Chief Investigator) ,  Coleman, Richard (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr D Jauncey (Chief Investigator)
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Brief description A Gigabit per second Data Recording System for Geodesy and Astronomy. We plan to acquire a gigabit per second digital data recorder for geodesy and astronomy. We will develop a geodetic VLBI capability to provide independent confirmation of results from alternative techniques such as GPS and SLR and allow us to characterise and remove the systematic errors inherent in these systems. We will estimate motion at sites from the combination of VLBI, GPS, gravity and tide gauge data for geodynamic effects, such as post-glacial rebound and tectonic motion and global mean sea level change. \r\nWe will increase the density of southern radio sources used to define the International Celestial Reference Frame and investigate their structure and evolution. We will make high time resolution observations of young pulsars to study the phenomena of pulsar glitches and aid in the understanding of neutron star interiors.

Funding Amount $175,000

Funding Scheme Linkage Infrastructure, Equipment and Facilities

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