Instrumentation projects are pursued for remote-sensing applications, both terrestrial and astronomical. Current projects include the development of (1) infrared cameras, imaging spectrometers, and space-based interferometers; (2) millimeter/submillimeter and meter/decameter sub-GHz radio instrumentation: and (3) active HF/VHF antennas for the Long wavelength Array (LWA) and the Deplovable Low-band Ionosphere and Transient Experiment (DLITE) and low frequency receivers for the Jansky Very Large Array (JVLA). NRL developed the VLA Low Frequency Ionosphere and Transient Experiment (VLITE) that captures over 2000 hours per year of commensal sub-GHz data on the VLA. Work is ongoing to expand VLITE with an eye towards developing sub-GHz commensal capabilities on the ngVLA. NRL is also developing national and international collaborations to increase the number and geographic distribution of DLITE systems, equipped with continually improving LWA antenna and receiver technology.

 

key words

Astronomical spectra; Atmospheric spectra; Cryoelectronics; Infrared optics and instrumentation; Photonic crystals; Frequency selective surfaces; Infrared spectra; Millimeter spectra; Millimeter/submillimeter radio astronomy; Meter/decameter radio interferometry; Superconductivity; Antennas; ionospheric remote sensing

Citizenship:  Open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents

Level:  Open to Postdoctoral applicants