How massive telescopes turn cosmic signals into mountains of data
In short: Radio frequency engineer Danielle George explores the pioneering technology behind the ALMA and SKA telescopes, examining how these smart machines capture and process vast amounts of information about our universe.
In this Royal Institution talk, recorded on 26 April 2018, Professor Danielle George discusses the mechanics of the ALMA and SKA telescopes. She explains how these advanced instruments function as smart machines capable of generating immense datasets to help us understand the cosmos.
George, a specialist in microwave communication engineering, draws on her background at the Jodrell Bank Observatory to bridge the gap between radio astronomy and the engineering required to manage the huge volumes of data these telescopes produce.
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