2023 Project Description
Go back to the list of available projectsaccurate timing and VLBI localization for BURSTT stations
Keywords:BURSTT
Instrumentation
VLBI
Supervisors
Kai-yang Lin
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Task Description and Goals
Accurate timekeeping (nano-sec level) is critical to VLBI localization of the Fast Radio Bursts. The BURSTT is looking to utilize the GPS carrier phase for accurate timing. The student is expected to test and verify various aspects of the process and help optimize the settings.
Required Background
familiarity with Linux OS, python programming, basic interferometry