HU Radio Telescope

2017 ~ Present

HU Radio Telescope

Goals

This project will build a Radio Telescope following the MIT Haystack Radio Telescope which was later extensively modified, and presently working, University of Michigan version

Issues Involved or Addressed

Investigation of and learn from the extensive modification of the Haystack Radio Telescope and Installation of Howard version

Methods and Technologies

  • Radio Telescope
  • Measuring the Galactic Rotation Curve

Academic Majors of Interest

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Computer Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering

Preferred Interests and Preparation

Everyone: A general interest in the radio telescope technology and industry.

Team Advisors

Dr. Marcus Alfred

Sponsor(s)