Synergies for radio astronomy
The collaboration between industries and research institutions has always been a driving force for technological and scientific innovation. An example is the one between Sirio Antenne and the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF), Italy’s leading public research institution for astronomy and astrophysics. The primary outcomes of this synergy concern the development of antenna systems for radio astronomy research.
Synergies for radio astronomy
The collaboration between industries and research institutions has always been a driving force for technological and scientific innovation. An example is the one between Sirio Antenne and the National Institute for Astrophysics (INAF), Italy’s leading public research institution for astronomy and astrophysics. The primary outcomes of this synergy concern the development of antenna systems for radio astronomy research.
Low-frequency receiver for Noto
The Noto radio telescope in Sicily is a 32-meter diameter parabolic antenna used for radio astronomy research. Thanks to funding from the PNRR project “Next Generation - Croce del Nord,” INAF and Sirio Antenne have designed a new P-band (300–420 MHz) receiver to be installed at the primary focus of the radio telescope. This will enable the monitoring of space debris and the observation of celestial sources such as pulsars and fast radio bursts.
Yagi-Uda antennas for Croce del Nord
Croce del Nord is Italy’s first and largest radio telescope, located in the province of Bologna.
The East-West arm, currently non-operational, will be restored thanks to funding from the PNRR project “Next Generation – Croce del Nord.”
The 480 Yagi-Uda antennas, developed by Sirio Antenne, will form the new focal line of the arm, transforming it into a cutting-edge instrument for research and space surveillance.
