The Study of Radio Quite Zone (RQZ) for Radio Astronomy in Malaysia

Roslan, Umar (2012) The Study of Radio Quite Zone (RQZ) for Radio Astronomy in Malaysia. In: National Physics Conference (PERFIKS) 2012, 01 January 1970, Colmar Tropicale, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang.

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Abstract

Most of radio observatories are located in isolated areas. Since radio sources from the universe is very weak, astronomer need to avoid radio frequency interference (RFI) from active spectrum users and radio noise produced by human made (telecommunication, mobile phone, microwave user and many more. There are many observatories around the world are surrounded by a Radio Quiet Zone (RQZ), which is it was set up using public or state laws. A Radio Quiet Zone normally consists of two areas: an exclusive area in which totally radio emissions are forbidden, with restrictions for residents and business developments, and a larger (radius up to 100 km above) coordination area where the power of radio transmission limits to threshold levels. Geographical Information System (GIS) can be used as a powerful tool in mapping large areas with varying RQZ profiles. In this paper, we report the initial testing of the usage of this system in order to identify the areas were suitable for Radio Quiet Zone. Among the important parameters used to develop the database for our GIS are population density, information on TV and telecommunication (mobile phones) transmitters, road networks (highway), and contour shielding. We will also use other information gathered from on-site RFI level measurements on selected 'best' areas generated by the GIS. The intention is to find the best site for the purpose of establishing first radio quiet zones for radio telescope in Malaysia

Item Type: Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
Subjects: Q Science > QB Astronomy
T Technology > T Technology (General)
Depositing User: Rosnorzaini Rusli
Date Deposited: 18 Oct 2020 08:13
Last Modified: 19 Oct 2020 05:11
URI: http://eprints.unisza.edu.my/id/eprint/140

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