Characteristics Quote by Kenneth Franklin
“At times the [radio telescope] records exhibited a feature characteristic of interference, occurring some time later than the passage of the two known sources. This intermittent feature was curious, and I recall saying once that we would have to investigate the origin of that interference some day. We joked that it was probably due to the faulty ignition of some farm hand returning from a date.”
About This Quote
Source Paper: Radio Astronomy Observations, 1970s
A puzzling signal appeared after known sources, suggesting unknown interference that needed later investigation.
In simple terms: A strange signal showed up later, hinting at unknown interference.
Investigate unexpected signals promptly.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- telescope operation
- signal monitoring
- research troubleshooting
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What could cause delayed interference?
- How to differentiate real signals from artifacts?
Interference may be misattributed without thorough analysis.