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Two Hundred Fifty-Six Antennas Open a Wide FRB Search
BURSTT-256 commissions a 400-to-800-MHz main array with 256 real-time beams.
Summary
BURSTT-256 commissions a 400-to-800-MHz main array with 256 real-time beams.
The Taiwan pathfinder covers about 3,200 square degrees in its initial configuration and pairs with distant outrigger stations for localization. Commissioning calibrations report roughly 11 kJy system-equivalent flux density, with a custom-antenna upgrade expected later in 2026.
Why it matters
BURSTT-256 commissions a 400-to-800-MHz main array with 256 real-time beams.
Limits and context
No additional limitation was separately recorded.
Key claims
BURSTT-256 commissions a 400-to-800-MHz main array with 256 real-time beams.
Evidence: source-2026-11-07-021
Sources
- arXiv preprint 2611.07832, original v1arXiv · primary research
Corrections
: Publication note: This November 7 edition was assembled before its scheduled 9:00 AM America/Detroit reveal but is being published late after recovery from a local build interruption. Its original reporting, image-generation times and scheduled publishAt are preserved.