Overview of the ATCA

The rest of this chapter outlines the structure and operation of the ATCA. The path of the radio signal is traced through the system from the dish to the final data recording. This section is designed to help you understand how the Compact Array operates and provide all the information required to design an appropriate experiment. Detailed technical information about the ATCA can be found in the Journal of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Australia, Special Issue, Vol. 12, No. 2, June 1992. This appendix lists selected ATCA documents.