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Swenson,, George Warner was born on September 22, 1922 in Minneapolis. Son of George Warner and Vernie (Larson) Swenson.
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Comprehensive, authoritative coverage of interferometric techniques for radio astronomy In this Second Edition of Interferometry and Synthesis in Radio Astronomy, three leading figures in the development of large imaging arrays, including very--long--baseline interferometry (VLBI), describe and explain the technology that provides images of the universe with an angular resolution as fine as 1/20,000 of an arcsecond. This comprehensive volume begins with a historical review followed by detailed coverage of the theory of interferometry and synthesis imaging, analysis of interferometer response, geometrical relationships, polarimetry, antennas, and arrays. Discussion of the receiving system continues with analysis of the response to signals and noise, analog design requirements, and digital signal processing. The authors detail special requirements of VLBI including atomic frequency standards, broadband recording systems, and antennas in orbit. Further major topics include: Calibration of data and synthesis of images Image enhancement using nonlinear algorithms Techniques for astrometry and geodesy Propagation in the neutral atmosphere and ionized media Radio interference Related techniques: intensity interferometry, moon occultations, antenna holography, and optical interferometry Interferometry and Synthesis in Radio Astronomy, Second Edition is comprehensive in that it provides an excellent overview of most radio astronomical instrumentation and techniques.
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Swenson,, George Warner was born on September 22, 1922 in Minneapolis. Son of George Warner and Vernie (Larson) Swenson.
Bachelor of Science, Michigan College Mining and Technology, Houghton, 1944. Electrical Engineer, Michigan College Mining and Technology, Houghton, 1950. Master of Science, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, 1948.
Doctor of Philosophy, University Wisconsin, Madison, 1951.
Associate professor electrical engineering Washington University, St. Louis, 1952-1953. Professor University Alaska, 1953-1954. Associate professor Michigan State University, 1954-1956.
Faculty University Illinois, Urbana, since 1956, professor electrical engineering and astronomy, 1958-1988, professor emeritus, since 1988, acting head department astronomy, 1970-1972, head department electrical and computer engineering, 1979-1985. Director Vermilion River Observatory, 1968-1981. Visiting scientist National Radio Astronomy Observatory, 1964-1968.
Consultant to government agencies and other science bodies. Resident consultant United States Army Construction Engineering Research Laboratory, since 1988. Adjunct professor electrical engineering Michigan Technological University, since 1996.
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1st lieutenant signal corps United States Army, World War World War II. Fellow Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, American Association for the Advancement of Science. Member National Academy of Engineering, American Astronomical Society, International Science Radio Union (United States national committee 1965-1967, 80-82), International Astronomical Union, Institute Noise Control Engineering (certified), Sigma Xi, Eta Kappa Nu, Tau Beta Pi, Phi Kappa Phi.
Married Virginia Laura Savard, June 26, 1943 (divorced 1970). Children: George Warner III, Vernie Laura, Julie Loretta, Donna Joan. Married Joy Janice Locke, July 2, 1971.