Compact Array Image noise calculator (beta)

Compact Array Image noise calculator

This calculator is in beta, so please use it with caution. It uses theoretical SEFD values. For information about the compact array simmilar to the LOFAR core stations and its capabilities please see the LOFAR webpage.

The calculations performed by this tool follow SKA Memo 113 by Roland Nijboer, Mamta Pandey-Pommier, & Ger de Bruyn.

Observation details

Number of core stations (max 96)
- Split core stations?
Number of remote stations (max 6)
- Taper remote stations to 6 stations?
Number of international stations (max 8)
Maximum baseline length (km)
Observing frequency
Number of subbands
Subband width
- Number of channels
Time (sec)

Debug mode?

Adapted for Compact Array sensitivity calculater by Mamta Pommier (April 2019) (LOFAR sensitivity calculator written by George Heald, v0.2 (5 July 2012)). For additional information about the Compact Array sensitivity calculator described on this page please e-mail: mamtapan@gmail.com