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    Detection of Fast Transients with Radio Interferometric Arrays

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    Authors
    Bhat, Ramesh
    Chengalur, J.
    Cox, P.
    Gupta, Y.
    Prasad, J.
    Roy, J.
    Bailes, M.
    Burke-Spolaor, S.
    Kudale, S.
    van Straten, W.
    Date
    2013
    Type
    Journal Article
    
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    Bhat, N.D.R. and Chengalur, J.N. and Cox, P.J. and Gupta, Y. and Prasad, J. and Roy, J. and Bailes, M. and Burke-Spolaor, S. and Kudale, S. and van Straten, W. 2013. Detection of Fast Transients with Radio Interferometric Arrays. Astrophysical Journal. 206: pp. 2-23.
    Source Title
    Astrophysical Journal
    DOI
    10.1088/0067-0049/206/1/2
    ISSN
    0004-637X
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/32376
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    • Curtin Research Publications
    Abstract

    Next-generation radio arrays, including the Square Kilometre Array (SKA) and its pathfinders, will open up new avenues for exciting transient science at radio wavelengths. Their innovative designs, comprising a large number of small elements, pose several challenges in digital processing and optimal observing strategies. The Giant Metre-wave Radio Telescope (GMRT) presents an excellent test-bed for developing and validating suitable observing modes and strategies for transient experiments with future arrays. Here we describe the first phase of the ongoing development of a transient detection system for GMRT that is planned to eventually function in a commensal mode with other observing programs. It capitalizes on the GMRT's interferometric and sub-array capabilities, and the versatility of a new software backend. We outline considerations in the plan and design of transient exploration programs with interferometric arrays, and describe a pilot survey that was undertaken to aid in the development of algorithms and associated analysis software. This survey was conducted at 325 and 610 MHz, and covered 360 deg2 of the sky with short dwell times. It provides large volumes of real data that can be used to test the efficacies of various algorithms and observing strategies applicable for transient detection. We present examples that illustrate the methodologies of detecting short-duration transients, including the use of sub-arrays for higher resilience to spurious events of terrestrial origin, localization of candidate events via imaging, and the use of a phased array for improved signal detection and confirmation. In addition to demonstrating applications of interferometric arrays for fast transient exploration, our efforts mark important steps in the roadmap toward SKA-era science.

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