Radioastronomy laboratory
0800-PA-RADASTRO
Lecture:
1: Introduction to databases and astronomical resoureces available on the web.
2: A short introduction and brief history of Radio Astronomy.
3: Basic radiation fundamentals
4: A short introduction to radiometers and radio telescopes.
Excercies:
1: Basic antenna characteristic - Half Power Beam Width estimation.
2: Simple radiometry – flux density estimations
3: The noise parameters of the radio telescope
4. Determining the calibration conversion factor based on the calibrator G32.74
5. Determining the variability periods of periodic maser emission sources.
6. Determining the systemic velocity and the expansion velocity of the shells of a selected evolved stars based on the OH maser emission profiles.
Total student workload
Hours completed with the involvement of teachers (50 hours):
- laboratory participation – 45 hours
- consultations with the academic teacher – 5 hours
Time dedicated to individual student work (40 hours):
- preparation for the laboratory – 10 hours
- preparations of reports – 20 hours
- reading literature – 10 hours
Total: 90 hours (3 ECTS)
Learning outcomes - knowledge
W1: Has in-depth knowledge of advanced Mathematics and mathematical methods necessary for solving problems of Physics or Astronomy in the selected areas (K_W01)
W2: Knows the rules of the functioning of measuring systems and research equipment specific for the area of Physics or Astronomy, or knows advanced methods of theoretical, computational and mathematical Physics or Astronomy (K_W03)
W3: Knows the physical processes occurring in stars and galaxies, interstellar and extragalactic medium, has in-depth knowledge of the structure and evolutions of planetary systems, stars, galaxies, and the Universe (K_W04)
Learning outcomes - skills
U1: Can critically analyse measurements, observations or theoretical computations, along with evaluations of the results’ accuracy (K_U03)
U2: Can use and modify available software for numerical modeling of astrophysical objects or physical phenomena (K_U04)
U3: Can present research findings (experimental, theoretical or numerical) in speech or writing (K_U09)
U4: Can efficiently communicate both with specialists and non-specialists in terms of topics relevant to the studied field of Physics or Astronomy (K_U10)
Learning outcomes - social competencies
K1: Knows the limitations of own knowledge and skills (K_K01)
K2: Appreciates the importance of knowledge in solving practical and cognitive problems, understands the need to question experts and authorities (K_K02)
Observation/demonstration teaching methods
- display
Expository teaching methods
- informative (conventional) lecture
- discussion
- problem-based lecture
- description
Exploratory teaching methods
- practical
- laboratory
Online teaching methods
- exchange and discussion methods
- cooperation-based methods
Type of course
elective course
Course coordinators
Term 2023/24L: | Term 2024/25L: | Term 2022/23L: | Term 2025/26L: |
Assessment criteria
Laboratory: passed with a grade. The final grade is the arithmetic mean of the partial grades obtained from individual exercises. The exercises are evaluated based on reports documenting the acquisition of the required skills.
All reports must be accepted.
Additional information
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