LNSD array
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The LNSD array is a type of radio telescope configuration used by the Allen Telescope Array, characterized by a large number of small dishes working together as an interferometric array.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| LNSD array canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: LNSD array Context triple: [Allen Telescope Array, telescopeType, LNSD array]
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LNS
LNS is the commonly used abbreviation for the Laboratory for Nuclear Science, a research institution focused on advancing the understanding of nuclear and particle physics.
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LNS
LNS is the commonly used abbreviation for Lindsey Nelson Stadium, the University of Tennessee’s baseball venue in Knoxville.
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LN1
LN1 is the first French high-speed rail line (LGV Sud-Est), connecting Paris to Lyon and pioneering the TGV network.
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NSRS
NSRS is the official coordinate system framework used in the United States to define precise locations, elevations, and boundaries for mapping, surveying, and navigation.
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LBSNAA
LBSNAA is India’s premier training institute for civil servants, particularly Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, located in Mussoorie.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: LNSD array Target entity description: The LNSD array is a type of radio telescope configuration used by the Allen Telescope Array, characterized by a large number of small dishes working together as an interferometric array.
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A.
LNS
LNS is the commonly used abbreviation for the Laboratory for Nuclear Science, a research institution focused on advancing the understanding of nuclear and particle physics.
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B.
LNS
LNS is the commonly used abbreviation for Lindsey Nelson Stadium, the University of Tennessee’s baseball venue in Knoxville.
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C.
LN1
LN1 is the first French high-speed rail line (LGV Sud-Est), connecting Paris to Lyon and pioneering the TGV network.
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D.
NSRS
NSRS is the official coordinate system framework used in the United States to define precise locations, elevations, and boundaries for mapping, surveying, and navigation.
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E.
LBSNAA
LBSNAA is India’s premier training institute for civil servants, particularly Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officers, located in Mussoorie.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (29)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
interferometric array
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large‑number‑small‑diameter array ⓘ radio telescope configuration ⓘ |
| advantage |
improved reliability through redundancy
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lower cost per collecting area compared to few large dishes ⓘ scalability by adding more small dishes ⓘ wide field of view per dish ⓘ |
| component |
central correlator
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distributed receivers ⓘ small parabolic reflector dishes ⓘ |
| configurationFeature |
aperture synthesis
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distributed antenna elements ⓘ large number of small dishes working together ⓘ |
| designPrinciple | use many small dishes instead of a few large dishes ⓘ |
| enables |
flexible sub‑arraying
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high survey speed ⓘ interferometric imaging ⓘ |
| fullName | Large Number of Small Dishes array ⓘ |
| goal |
enable large‑area sky surveys
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maximize sensitivity per unit cost ⓘ |
| measurementType | radio frequency signals from astronomical sources ⓘ |
| operationalMode | interferometric ⓘ |
| relatedConcept |
aperture synthesis array
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phased array ⓘ |
| relatedTo | Allen Telescope Array design philosophy ⓘ |
| scientificDomain |
SETI research
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radio astronomy ⓘ |
| telescopeType | radio telescope ⓘ |
| usedBy | Allen Telescope Array NERFINISHED ⓘ |
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Instruction
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Input
Subject: LNSD array Description of subject: The LNSD array is a type of radio telescope configuration used by the Allen Telescope Array, characterized by a large number of small dishes working together as an interferometric array.
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.
subject surface form:
Allen Telescope Array