Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] Query: using the USRP in optical interferometry

2007-06-12 Thread Matt Ettus
Richard wrote: > Dear All, > > I've just joined this list, and I'm trying to find out whether a USRP > could be used/modified in an unusual way. > > What we're trying to do is build an interface for a HAWAII Focal-Plane > Array (basically, a 1 Mpixel CCD that is sensitive to the far > Infrared, and

Re: [Discuss-gnuradio] Query: using the USRP in optical interferometry

2007-06-12 Thread Chris Albertson
I've had some exposure with astronomical cameras. I think what you need is a system optimized for low noise, pretty much at the expense of everything else. For those who have not seen seen this some techniques that are common in low noise cameras. Remember these guys are literally counting small

[Discuss-gnuradio] Query: using the USRP in optical interferometry

2007-06-12 Thread Richard
Dear All, I've just joined this list, and I'm trying to find out whether a USRP could be used/modified in an unusual way. What we're trying to do is build an interface for a HAWAII Focal-Plane Array (basically, a 1 Mpixel CCD that is sensitive to the far Infrared, and works in Liquid Nitroge