Training Day

„Introduction to LOFAR data processing”

10-12 AM July 11th, 2018

Room C406 at Ventspils University of Applied Sciences

Atvars Nikolajevs “Introduction to LOFAR data processing”

During this seminar the main aim is to get familiar with basics of radio astronomy, interferometry, Low-Frequency Array technology (LOFAR), LOFAR long-baseline (LB) calibrator survey and procedures, and data processing software Astronomical Image Processing System (AIPS). Practical work shows the main steps required to review LOFAR LB data and prepare it for imaging using AIPS.

10.00 – 10.30 – Introduction (A.Nikolajevs)

• radio astronomy;
• Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR);
• Astronomical Image Processing System (AIPS);
• LOFAR long-baseline calibrator survey and procedures.
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10.30 – 11.00 – Practical work: LOFAR LB data processing tutorial (A.Nikolajevs)

11:00 – 11:10 – Break

11.10 – 12.00 – Practical work: LOFAR LB data processing tutorial (A.Nikolajevs)

Training day is part of the „Building on Advanced Lofar Technology for Innovation, Collaboration, and Sustainability” (BALTICS) project. More information about the project can be found here.