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The Square Kilometre Array Molonglo Prototype (Skamp) Correlator

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An FX correlator implementation for the SKAMP project is presented. The completed system will provide capabilities that match those proposed for the aperture plane array concept for the SKA. Through novel architecture, expansion is possible to accommodate larger arrays such as the 600-station cylindrical reflector proposals. In contrast to many current prototypes, it will use digital transmission from the antenna, requiring digital filterbanks and beamformers to be located at the antenna. This will demonstrate the technologies needed for all long baseline antennas in the SKA.

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  1. School of Physics, University of Sydney, Australia

    Timothy J. Adams

  2. CSIRO ICT Centre, Australia

    John D. Bunton

  3. CSIRO ATNF, Australia

    Michael J. Kesteven

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Adams, T.J., Bunton, J.D. & Kesteven, M.J. The Square Kilometre Array Molonglo Prototype (Skamp) Correlator. Exp Astron 17, 279–285 (2004). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10686-005-2861-y

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