The LOFAR radio environment

Aims: This paper discusses the spectral occupancy for performing radio astronomy with the Low-Frequency Array (LOFAR), with a focus on imaging observations. Methods: We have analysed the radio-frequency interference (RFI) situation in two 24-h surveys with Dutch LOFAR stations, covering 30-78 MHz wi...

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Main Authors: Offringa, A, Bruyn, A, Zaroubi, S, Diepen, G, Martinez-Ruby, O, Labropoulos, P, Brentjens, M, Ciardi, B, Daiboo, S, Harker, G, Jelic, V, Kazemi, S, Koopmans, L, Mellema, G, Pandey, V, Pizzo, R, Schaye, J, Vedantham, H, Veligatla, V, Wijnholds, S, Yatawatta, S, Zarka, P, Alexov, A, Anderson, J, Asgekar, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2012