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NASA NTRS2001

Determination of the Cosmic Radio Background from the Radio-Infrared Relation in Galaxies

We use the radioactive flux correlation for star forming galaxies in the local universe to derive their contribution to the cosmic radio background (CRB). The CRB from these galaxies is therefore determined by the evolution of the comoving infrared luminosity density with redshift, which is constrained by galaxy number counts at various infrared wavelengths and by the cosmic infrared background. The research of ED was supported by NASA NRA 99-OSS-01 Astrophysics Theory Program. MB acknowledges the support of the "Research Opportunities for Undergraduates in the Laboratory for Astronomy and Solar Physics" for the summer student internship program at NASA/GSFC.

Dwek, Eli↗
NASA NTRS2020

The SUrvey for Pulsars and Extragalactic Radio Bursts - IV. Discovery and polarimetry of a 12.1-s radio pulsar

We report the discovery of PSR J2251−3711, a radio pulsar with a spin period of 12.1 s, the second longest currently known. Its timing parameters imply a characteristic age of 15 Myr, a surface magnetic field of 1.3 × 10^(13) G, and a spin-down luminosity of 2.9 × 10^(29) erg/s. Its dispersion measure of 12.12(1) pc/cu. cm leads to distance estimates of 0.5 and 1.3 kpc according to the NE2001 and YMW16 Galactic free electron density models, respectively. Some of its single pulses show an uninterrupted 180-deg sweep of the phase-resolved polarization position angle, with an S-shape reminiscent of the rotating vector model prediction. However, the fact that this sweep occurs at different phases from one pulse to another is remarkable and without straightforward explanation. Although PSR J2251−3711 lies in the region of the P − P˙ parameter space occupied by the X-ray isolated neutron stars (XINS), there is no evidence for an X-ray counterpart in our Swift XRT observation; this places a 99 per cent-confidence upper bound on its unabsorbed bolometric thermal luminosity of 1.1 × 10^(31) (d/1 kpc)^2 erg/s for an assumed temperature of 85 eV, where d is the distance to the pulsar. Further observations are needed to determine whether it is a rotation-powered pulsar with a true age of at least several Myr, or a much younger object such as an XINS or a recently cooled magnetar. Extreme specimens like PSR J2251−3711 help bridge populations in the so-called neutron star zoo in an attempt to understand their origins and evolution.

V Morello↗
NASA NTRS2020

Quasars That Have Transitioned from Radio-quiet to Radio-loud on Decadal Timescales Revealed by VLASS and FIRST

We have performed a search over 3440 deg^2 of Epoch 1(2017–2019)of the Very Large Array Sky Survey to identify unobscured quasars in the optical(0.2 2500%)but roughly steady fluxes over a few months at 3 GHz are inconsistent with extrinsic variability due to propagation effects, thus favoring an intrinsic origin. We conclude that our sources are powerful quasars hosting compact/young jets. This challenges the generally accepted idea that “radio-loudness” is a property of the quasar/AGN population that remains fixed on human timescales. Our study suggests that frequent episodes of short-lived AGN jets that do not necessarily grow to large scales may be common at high redshift. We speculate that intermittent but powerful jets on subgalactic scales could interact with the interstellar medium, possibly driving feedback capable of influencing galaxy evolution

Kristina Nyland↗
NASA NTRS1976

The log N-log S curve for 3CR radio galaxies and the problem of identifying faint radio galaxies

The log N-log S slope of optically identified galaxies in the 3CR catalog is analyzed for galaxies with flux levels greater than 10 Jy and located at galactic latitudes greater than 7 deg. For the 86 galaxies with known redshifts, the slope is found to be about 1.16; for all 119 galaxies, the slope is found to be about 1.50. If the 113 unidentified sources are included, the slope steepens to about 1.81. It is shown that this steepness is caused by the unidentified sources. Assuming that the slope is due to evolution at redshifts of 1 to 3 and that the unidentified sources are bright ellipticals, the mean redshifts and apparent brightnesses of these galaxies are calculated. The results indicate that it is impossible to observe the unidentified sources with existing ground-based telescopes, implying that it is presently impossible to establish directly that evolution is responsible for the steep log N-log S curve of the 3CR galaxies.

Burbidge, G. R.↗
NASA NTRS1977

An experiment protocol for a search for radio signals of extraterrestrial intelligent origin in the presence of man-made radio frequency sources

Some aspects of signal extraction in a microwave search for evidence of extraterrestrial intelligence are examined. Parametric relations are summarized which are applicable to a microwave search of constrained duration that employs FFT spectrum-analyzer receivers, with sensitivity enhancement by spectrum accumulation and detection by a threshold criterion. Three types of natural and man-made false alarms are identified, the probability of false alarm in a single data channel is computed, and the implications of false alarms for a constant-beamwidth sky survey are considered. It is shown that the key to an efficient search is the prompt and unambiguous elimination of false alarms. An experimental protocol is suggested which eliminates spurious signals primarily through procedural techniques involving antenna repointing, delayed repeated observations, and storage of particular historical parameters for suspect signals.

Edelson, R. E.↗
NASA NTRS1979

Satellite-aided mobile radio concepts study: Concept definition of a satellite-aided mobile and personal radio communication system

The satellite system requires the use of a large satellite antenna and spacecraft array power of about 12 kW or more depending on the operating frequency. Technology developments needed include large offset reflector multibeam antennas, satellite electrical power sybsystems providing greater than 12 kW of power, signal switching hardware, and linearized efficient solid state amplifiers for the satellite-aided mobile band. Presently there is no frequency assignment for this service, and it is recommended that an allocation be pursued. The satellite system appears to be within reasonable extrapolation of the state of the art. It is further recommended that the satellite-aided system spacecraft definition studies and supporting technology development be initiated.

Anderson, R. E.↗