Year: 2022
Type: preprint
Abstract: Little is known about the radio astronomical universe at frequencies below 10 MHz because such radiation does not penetrate the ionosphere. A cubesat-based observatory for the 1--10 MHz band could be rapidly and economically deployed in low earth orbit. When shielded by the Earth from Solar emission, it could observe weak extra-Solar System sources. We consider possible transient and steady sources, and application to study of the ionosphere itself.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Authors: Katz, J. I., Krassner, J.
Institution: Washington University in St. Louis
Language: English
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4296405223