eMERLIN

Overview

e-MERLIN stands for enhanced Multi Element Remotely Linked Interferometer Network and forms part of the Very Long Baseline Interferometer (VLBI) network based at the Jodrell Bank Observatory (JBO) in the UK. It is operated by the University of Manchester on behalf of the Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC).

e-MERLIN consists of an array of seven radio telescopes spanning approximately 217 km across the UK connected by an optical fibre network to its base at JBO. It forms a core part of the European Very Long Baseline Interferometer Network (EVN) providing the shortest baselines to astronomers. Additionally, the e-MERLIN array is also versatile enough to perform sensitive pulsar observations in very-high time-resolution modes.

e-MERLIN regularly operates its wideband correlator in three modes: e-MERLIN Imaging Mode, e-MERLIN+EVN Mode, and Fast Transient Mode (LoFT-e). Three observing bands are available: L band (1.23 - 1.74 GHz), C band (4.3 - 7.5 GHz), and K band (19 - 25 GHz). More details about these modes and bands, and other information, can be found at the e-MERLIN site.

Polaris and e-MERLIN

e-MERLIN now uses Polaris as its proposal preparation tool. Please go to their website to find what additional information they require that cannot be captured by Polaris.