Compatibility studies between Radio Astronomy and three upcoming technologies
Date Issued
2023
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Abstract
In recent years, the increased use of high-frequency technology in the millimetre and microwave range, including mobile phones, automobiles, and industrial equipment, has further reduced and threatened the spectrum assigned to the radio astronomy service (RAS). As a scientific and passive service, RAS requires protection from commercial services to observe the extremely faint celestial signals. As spectrum use for land, air, and space communications grows, protecting RAS operations from radio frequency interference is becoming more challenging.
This report examines the impact of advanced technologies on radio astronomy, specifically car radar at 77 GHz, 5G and Wi-Fi device deployments at 6.6 GHz. These technologies are evaluated for their potential impact on Italian radio telescopes: the Radio Observatories of Medicina and Noto and the Sardinia Radio Telescope (SRT). Of particular concern is the potential threat posed by car radars to future high-density prospects, as well as the historical importance of the 6.6 GHz frequency for radio astronomical observation of methanol emissions from stars.
Report number
282
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open.access
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