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MeerKAT infrastructure and development

KAT-7 is a seven-dish prototype interferometer array in the Karoo. The construction and commissioning of the full MeerKAT array (consisting of 80 dishes) will follow at the same site.

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On site sheds to house the RFI Shielded Containers
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Onsite accommodation for engineers during the construction phase
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KAT-7 components at telescope site in the Karoo
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KAT-7 components at telescope site in the Karoo
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Transporting antenna pedestals to the KAT-7 site
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KAT-7 pedestal been placed onto antenna foundation (onsite in the Karoo)
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KAT-7 dish construction shed
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KAT-7 dish mould
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KAT-7 dish mould
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Sanding and polishing the KAT-7 dish mould
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KAT-7 dish trailer (4 m wide x 15 m long)
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KAT-7 foundation
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Mobile water source at KAT-7 site
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Road to KAT-7 site