Melanie Leong
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DSOS Test Results
Efficiency with 692 Rx
¥Efficiency Done Due to Lack of Planets
¥Determined From Past Holography Maps to Act on (14) Toothpicks out of (99)
¥14% Improvement of Object Temperature w/ 692 Rx
¥All Scans Showed An Improvement
¥Calculated Expected Improvement is 21% with all (99) Toothpicks Activated
¥Indication That The Dish Surface Optimization System is on itÕs way
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Full 99 Channel System build started in March 2001.
Complete build and integration of Dish and System racks completed May 2002.
In June of 2002, with only 14 toothpicks (in specific locations), an appreciable and consistent improvement in signal power was observed using the 692 Rx.
Verified that the DSOS is on its way!

(I am pleased to report that it took 14 months to get a full 99 channel working system built and running on the CSO.  Under the work conditions and summit environment, it is a very impressive accomplishment.
I was told to cease and desist all work in April 2002, one month before system buildup was completed.  The Director had to get involved for the effort to continue.
After numerous setbacks out of my control . . . I could not get system verification from holography, thus the test with the 692Rx in June 2002.)

~Melanie Leong~