Tianlai Analysis Teleconference

US/Central
Peter Timbie (UW-Madison), Peter Timbie

Minutes

  1. Last week Olivier presented Cas-A transit data that showed a systematic shift in the transit time on one (or more) transits.  Wind loading causing flexure in the telescopes or mounts or 'slop' in the gears?
  2. Jixia and Yougang are at the site
  3. WIYN observing May 19-20
    • Peter will inquire about on-site observing/ room reservations at KPNO
    • Recruiting observers - Albert is asking around;  Greg mentioned Tim, who has experience from before
    • Greg needs help with target selection and setting up Hydra files.   Albert has volunteered to pitch in
      • sky fibers are placed on a grid, says John
      • obs of cal star is taken care of by telescope operator
  4. Fengquan gave update on new telescope plans
    • 3 new cylinders.   One ~ 100 m W of existing array, one ~ 10 km NE, and one ~ 9 km SE.  Will help with FRB localization.  Main array will detect and trigger remote cylinders to record.  Add ~ 14 km of power/fiber
    • 2, 12 m dishes, at main site, probably to the E
    • 'possible new feed designs.   Peter will send John Podczerwinski's feed/dish paper to Fengquan and Shijie
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