Title of the thesis: Development of advanced toolset for single station LOFAR imaging data
processing
Author: Jorge Cuello Tejero
Supervisor: Mg.sc.Jānis Šteinbergs
Scope of work: 55 pages, 2 tables, 35 figs, 10 equations, 14 bibliographic references
Keywords: LOFAR, GRAPHICAL USER INTERFACE, REAL-TIME, SKY IMAGE,
LOW FREQUENCY, FAR FIELD
The capabilities of the LOFAR telescope enable real-time all-sky imaging across a
broad frequency range. These observations allow for the simultaneous creation of far-field
and near-field images, facilitating the detection of bright astronomical radio sources, aircraft,
drones, and other nearby electronic devices. By combining these images with dynamic
spectra and individual antenna outputs, it becomes possible to effectively distinguish
between astronomical signals, telescope-related noise, and man-made radio interference.
The primary goal of this work is to develop an advanced and efficient toolset for
processing and visualizing single-station LOFAR data in real time. This includes the
development of a real-time-all-sky image generation system capable of displaying far-field
sources, the implementation of source identification algorithms to detect and highlight
astronomical radio sources, and creating a GUI for scientific research, enabling dynamic
frequency selection and interactive exploration of the data.
This thesis is motivated by the need to improve the tools available for single-station
LOFAR data processing, particularly in real-time scenarios. Enhancing our ability to
visualize, interpret, and interact with LOFAR data on-the-fly is essential for both scientific
discovery and public outreach.
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