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nick222226
on Jan 31, 2024
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Square Kilometre Array prototype 'scope achieves f...
If you put a decent transmitter on each of those 197 dishes that will be in south africa, could it knock out satellites with the combined focused EMI?
lionkor
on Jan 31, 2024
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The more general version of that question would be: Whats the closest distance it can focus to?
TeMPOraL
on Jan 31, 2024
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Isn't this an interferometer? As in, compensating for lack of focus with lots of math and some clever assumptions? I don't think you can operate it in reverse the way you can with a single optical/radio system.
magicalhippo
on Jan 31, 2024
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Isn't that the entire point behind phased arrays[1]?
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phased_array
jojobas
on Jan 31, 2024
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GPS and some geostationary satellites should be possible, LEO not so much as they'd be below the horizon for at leas half of the array.
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