Square Kilometre Array's Data Center Uses Dual Faraday Cages to Prevent RF Leaks

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Square Kilometre Array's Data Center Uses Dual Faraday Cages to Prevent RF Leaks
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The SKA's datacenter in Western Australia, nearly complete, is protected by two Faraday cages to prevent RF leaks that could interfere with the world's largest radio telescope, which aims to explore the universe with unprecedented sensitivity. The project involves extensive antenna installation and will continue until 2029, with scientific proposals starting in 2024 and initial tests in 2027.

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