Abstract

Reports on the Arecibo Observatory and discusses the major research initiatives are part of its operations. Arecibo, a national research center supported by the National Science Foundation (NSF), focused on radio astronomy, planetary radar and upper atmospheric sciences…Arecibo Observatory’s principal astronomical research instrument is a 305-m fixed spherical radio/radar telescope, one of the world’s largest radio telescope[s]. Its frequency capabilities range from 50 MHz to 11 GHz. Transmitters include an S-band (2,380-MHz) radar system for planetary studies and a 430-MHz radar system for atmospheric science studies, and a heating facility for ionospheric research.

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