References


Some useful references for synthesis imaging are given below :


  • An Introduction to Radio Astronomy
    B. F. Burke, and F. Graham-Smith
    Cambridge University Press, New York.
    The first six chapters of this book deal with some of the basic concepts in Radio Astronomy.


  • Interferometry and Synthesis in Radio Astronomy
    A. R. Thompson, J. M. Moran, G. W. Swenson, Jr.
    John Wiley and Sons, New York.
    This is an advanced book dealing with most aspects of aperture synthesis in Radio Astronomy.


  • Synthesis Imaging in Radio Astronomy II
    ASP Conference Series, vol 180, 1999
    Eds. Taylor, G. B., Carilli, C. L., and Perley, R. A.
    Thirty-three lectures from the 6th NRAO Synthesis Imaging Summer School held in 1998m that cover the principles and practice of Aperture Synthesis in Radio Astronomy.


    • Some issues specific to P band can be found in the following Test Memoranda.
    Hardcopies can be obtained by sending a request to
    lappel@nrao.edu

  • VLA Primary Beam and Pointing at 333 MHz
    J. M. Uson and D. S. Bagri
    VLA Test Memorandum No. 157


  • Calibration of P-Band Data
    R. A. Perley
    VLA Scientific Memorandum No. 159


  • Optimal Settings for the 300 MHz (P) band at the VLA
    J. M. Uson
    VLA Test Memorandum No. 235
    • Modified on January 28, 2004 by J. M. Uson