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Classically, optical and near-infrared interferometry have relied on closure phase techniques to produce images. Such techniques allow us to achieve modest dynamic ranges. In order to test the feasibility of next generation optical…

Systematic surveys of astronomical objects often lead to discoveries, but always provide invaluable information for statistical studies of well-defined samples. They also promote follow-up investigations of individual objects or classes.…

Astrophysics · Physics 2008-11-26 S. Frey

We present the design and implementation of an automated data calibration and reduction pipeline for very-long-baseline interferometric (VLBI) observations taken at millimeter wavelengths. These short radio-wavelengths provide the best…

We demonstrate phase correction of 3 mm VLBI observations using the scanning 18 GHz to 26 GHz water vapour radiometer at Effelsberg and we demonstrate an absolute accuracy of 15 mm in zenith path delay by comparing with GPS and radiosondes.…

Astrophysics · Physics 2007-05-23 A. L. Roy , H. Rottmann , U. Teuber , R. Keller

One of the aims of next generation optical interferometric instrumentation is to be able to make use of information contained in the visibility phase to construct high dynamic range images. Radio and optical interferometry are at the two…

We have been developing a novel interferometer formed directly between a Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) radio telescope and a Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) antenna/receiver. This interferometer is enabled by the High…

A space-based very long baseline interferometry (VLBI) programme, named as the Cosmic Microscope, is proposed to involve dual VLBI telescopes in the space working together with giant ground-based telescopes (e.g., Square Kilometre Array,…

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics · Physics 2022-05-19 Tao An , Sumit Jaiswal , Prashanth Mohan , Zhen Zhao , Baoqiang Lao

Adding VLBI capability to the SKA arrays will greatly broaden the science of the SKA, and is feasible within the current specifications. SKA-VLBI can be initially implemented by providing phased-array outputs for SKA1-MID and SKA1-SUR and…

We present results from observation, correlation and analysis of interferometric measurements between the three geodetic very long baseline interferometry (VLBI) stations at the Onsala Space Observatory. In total 25 sessions were observed…

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics · Physics 2021-05-05 Eskil Varenius , Rüdiger Haas , Tobias Nilsson

We report on recent technical developments in the front- and back-ends for the four 20 m radio telescopes of the Japanese Very-Long-Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) project, VLBI Exploration of Radio Astrometry (VERA). We present a brief…

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics · Physics 2022-12-21 Yoshiaki Hagiwara , Kazuhiro Hada , Mieko Takamura , Tomoaki Oyama , Aya Yamauchi , Syunsaku Suzuki

A new technique has been developed to remove the ionosphere's distorting effects from low frequency VLBI data. By fitting dispersive and non-dispersive components to the phases of multi-frequency data, the ionosphere can be effectively…

Since its observation in 2019, the first image of a super-massive black hole using Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) with an Earth-scale baseline has generated much scientific and public interest, including the possible extension of…

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics · Physics 2026-05-08 Eric Burt , Todd Ely , Geoff Bower , Joe Lazio , Marin Anderson , Sonia Hernandez

Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) at radio wavelengths can provide astrometry accurate to 10 micro-arcseconds or better (i.e. better than the target GAIA accuracy) without being limited by dust obscuration. This means that unlike…

We introduce the cross spectrum based FRB (Fast Radio Burst) search method for VLBI observation. This method optimizes the fringe fitting scheme in geodetic VLBI data post processing, which fully utilizes the cross spectrum fringe phase…

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics · Physics 2018-02-06 Lei Liu , Fengxian Tong , Weimin Zheng , Juan Zhang , Li Tong

Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) observations can provide the position of compact radio sources with an accuracy of order 50 micro-arcseconds. This is sufficient to measure the trigonometric parallax and proper motions of any object…

Astrophysics of Galaxies · Physics 2011-03-07 L. Loinard , A. J. Mioduszewski , R. M. Torres , S. Dzib , L. F. Rodriguez , A. F. Boden

Active Galactic Nuclei (AGNs) observed with the technique of very long baseline interferometry (VLBI) are used as fiducial references on the sky to precisely measure the shape and orientation of the Earth. Their positions form a celestial…

Astrophysics of Galaxies · Physics 2025-01-31 Ming Hui Xu , Patrick Charlot

We have carried out full imaging simulation studies to explore the impact of frequency standards in millimeter and sub-millimeter Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI), focusing on the coherence time and sensitivity. In particular, we…

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics · Physics 2015-06-11 M. Rioja , R. Dodson , Y. Asaki , J. Hartnett , S. Tingay

Aims: We computed a celestial reference frame (CRF) from Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) Global Observing System (VGOS) data after five years of regular observations (155 multi-baseline 24-hour VGOS sessions until 2024.0). In this…

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics · Physics 2024-11-25 Hana Krasna , Christopher S. Jacobs , Matthias Schartner , Patrick Charlot

Deep space navigation presents significant challenges due to the unavailability of Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) signals and severe signal attenuation over interplanetary distances. Traditional terrestrial systems, such as NASA…

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics · Physics 2025-07-29 Moshe Golani , Yoram Rozen , Hector Rotstein

The NRAO Very Long Baseline Array (VLBA) was used at 1.4 GHz to image 20 compact sources in the inner 1-degree radius of the Spitzer VLA First-Look Survey. Twelve sources were detected with the VLBA, with peak flux densities above 2 mJy at…

Astrophysics · Physics 2009-11-10 J. M. Wrobel , M. A. Garrett , J. J. Condon , R. Morganti