Pierre Kauffman Radio Observatory, Radio observatory in Atibaia, Brazil.
The Pierre Kauffman Radio Observatory features a 13.7-meter dish antenna enclosed in a protective radome, operating at frequencies between 18 and 50 GHz.
The facility opened in 1970 under Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie management before transitioning to the National Institute for Space Research control in 1982.
The observatory connects five Brazilian universities in collaborative research projects, fostering scientific partnerships across academic institutions throughout São Paulo state.
Located 7.5 kilometers south of Atibaia at 819 meters elevation, the observatory maintains accommodations for visiting researchers conducting extended studies.
The Solar Patrol Equipment includes multiple 1.5-meter dish antennas that monitor radio waves from the Sun at 12 GHz frequency.
Location: São Paulo
Official opening: 1970
Elevation above the sea: 819 m
Website: http://cea.inpe.br/roi
GPS coordinates: -23.18522,-46.55830
Latest update: March 18, 2025 07:52
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