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WHITE PAPER
v2.1 (upd 09/10/2020)
Radio2Space is a brand of PrimaLuceLab iSrl, via Roveredo 20/b, 33170 Pordenone, Italy.
All rights reserved, reproduction prohibited, even partial. Information and conditions subject to change without notice.
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  • Page 1 WHITE PAPER v2.1 (upd 09/10/2020) Radio2Space is a brand of PrimaLuceLab iSrl, via Roveredo 20/b, 33170 Pordenone, Italy. All rights reserved, reproduction prohibited, even partial. Information and conditions subject to change without notice. pag. 1...
  • Page 2 SPIDER 300A is a complete system, consisting of all elements that guarantees the reception and recording of the radio waves coming from space. Thanks to its high technology specifically developed by PrimaLuceLab, SPIDER 300A radio telescope allows you to get advanced level results with a reliable and easy to use radio telescope.
  • Page 3 WHITE PAPER v2.1 (upd 09/10/2020) Mount Radio astronomy can be done both by day and night time and even when cloudy, since the 1420 MHz radio waves are not blocked by clouds. For this reason, in order to take advantage of this opportunity we have designed the WP-100 altazimuth mount, weatherproof, that allows you to leave the SPIDER 300A...
  • Page 4 WHITE PAPER v2.1 (upd 09/10/2020) Receiver In order to get the best possible performance with the 3 meters diameter antenna of the SPIDER 300A, the new H142-One receiver has been specially developed, a 1420 MHz superheterodyne type radiometer/ spectrometer, double conversion (type UP/DOWN) with 50 MHz received instantaneous bandwidth (RF = 1.395MHz-1.445) and 14-bit analog to digital converter.
  • Page 5 WHITE PAPER v2.1 (upd 09/10/2020) RadioUniversePRO can be installed on a standard Windows computer and it’s compatible with Windows 10. Pre-requisites: Intel i3 processor (at least 5th generation) 4GB RAM 4 USB ports 2 ethernet ports mouse and keyboard screen with FullHD resolution (1920x1080) RadioUniversePRO: key features - Control software for SPIDER radio telescopes - Intuitive and easy-to-use: in single a screen it shows all the controls of the radio telescope...
  • Page 6 WHITE PAPER v2.1 (upd 09/10/2020) EXAMPLES OF RESULTS WITH SPIDER radio telescopes SPIDER radio telescope allows you to make radio astronomy studies on many radio sources and to record different types of results as transits, spectra and radio-maps. Here you find a few examples of studies recorded with SPIDER radio telescope.
  • Page 7 WHITE PAPER v2.1 (upd 09/10/2020) Cassiopea A Hydrogen line detection: Cassiopeia A is a very important  supernova remnant for radio astronomy since it's the brightest extrasolar radio source in the sky when studying at frequencies above 1 GHz.  This feature makes it a conquest within the reach of radio telescopes equipped with not huge antennas, but it is still a relatively weak radio source.
  • Page 8 PrimaLuceLab - and subsequent function tests. On request PrimaLuceLab offers training service: at the installation site, which is performed by PrimaLuceLab team. The optional training service will take place - depending on the needs of the customer - immediately or can be delayed to a later remote intervention.

  • Page 9: Planning Guide

    WHITE PAPER v2.1 (upd 09/10/2020) PLANNING GUIDE This chapter provides a general overview of the measures and preparations that the customer will have to take before the delivery of the SPIDER 300A radio telescope. More detailed information is contained in the respective paragraphs.
  • Page 10 - Have LNA power cables and electrical wiring and connections power supply cables are to be installed in the in-ground conduit by qualified personnel (electrician). The cables are shipped from PrimaLuceLab to the customer in advance on the delivery of the telescope. 1 week Safety...

  • Page 11: Place Of Installation

    SPIDER 300A radio telescope. Only if the foundation's features meet the requirements of PrimaLuceLab, the stability of the SPIDER 300A radio telescope is guaranteed. The SPIDER 300A radio telescope is equipped with a dedicated column for ground anchorage and to support the efforts generated by the 3 meter diameter parabola.
  • Page 12 WHITE PAPER v2.1 (upd 09/10/2020) SUGGESTED FOUNDATIONS DIMENSIONS PLEASE NOTE: suggested foundations dimensions change based on the substrate type so you HAVE to contact us before making your foundations, letting us know your location substrate. If you need help, we can help you in design of foundations.

  • Page 13: Environmental Conditions

    WHITE PAPER v2.1 (upd 09/10/2020) ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS The SPIDER 300A is designed for mount and antenna installation outside. The environmental conditions to be met for proper operation are: Condition Temperature from -10 °C / 14 °F to +50 °C / 122 °F Maximum wind speed during use 50 Km/h (30 mph) Maximum wind speed in stow position...

  • Page 14: Electrical System

    WHITE PAPER v2.1 (upd 09/10/2020) ELECTRICAL SYSTEM The instructions contained in the "Electrical System" section must be supplied to a Company specializing in electrical installations. These instructions are generally valid worldwide but may vary depending on the Country of installation of SPIDER 300A, depending on the prescriptions of the electrical systems used in their respective Countries.
  • Page 15 Any damage caused by transport, not visible to the naked eye, must be reported no later than 6 days to PrimaLuceLab. Unless otherwise agreed, the transport of the radio telescope to the final installation site must be provided by the customer.
  • Page 16 Ecoflex 10 coaxial cables that connect LNAs to the cables in the channel n.2 Ecoflex 10 coaxial cables installed in the channel (as indicated by the PrimaLuceLab project) and that connect the radio telescope to the receiver RF inputs placed in the control room at a maximum distance of 50 meters.
  • Page 17 WHITE PAPER v2.1 (upd 09/10/2020) RADIO TELESCOPE AND CONTROL ROOM CONNECTIONS pag. 17...

  • Page 18: General Specifications

    WHITE PAPER v2.1 (upd 09/10/2020) GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS Optics Prime focus Primary reflector diameter 3 m Focal ratio 0,33 FWHM Beamwidth 4,9° Surface precision (rms) Lambda/20 Reflector material Aluminum Gain 0.0009 K/Jy Polarization circular, double Central frequency 1420 MHz Receiver band 50 MHz Noise temperature 50 K Channels number 1024...

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