Arecibo Radio/Radar Telescope National Astronomy and Ionosphere Center, Puerto Rico
Key Data:
Start year
1992
Project type
Ground Station
Project type
Ground Station
Estimated investment
$ 27 Million
Completion
1997
Key Players:
Sponsor
National Astronomy & Ionosphere Centre
Lead contractor
Comsat Rsi (Sterling)
Operated by
Cornell University
Finance
NSF, NASA
Key Information:
Radar transmitter (Watts)
1 million
Ground Screen height
50 foot
Frequency Range
1,000 MHz
Reflector System weight
90 tons
