Radio noise source

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A radio noise source is a device that emits radio waves at a certain frequency, used to calibrate radio telescopes,^[1] such that received data may be compared to a known value, as well as to find the focal point of a telescope soon after construction, so that the wave guide and front end may be properly located.

1. ^ Joardar, Shubhendu; Claycomb, J. R. (2015-05-15). Radio Astronomy: An Introduction. Mercury Learning and Information. pp. 1-21 – 1-22. ISBN 978-1-937585-62-4.

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