About STARFIRE Algorithm:
- It is called as the Simulation of TerrestriAl Radio Frequency Interference in oRbits around Earth (STARFIRE) algorithm.
- Advantages of this model
- It can estimate the Radio Frequency Interference emitted by FM radio stations, Wi-Fi networks, mobile towers, radar, satellites, and communication devices, and use this calculation for designing and fine-tuning the antennas.
- It is capable of estimating and mapping the unwanted Radio Frequency Interference (RFI) signals in space.
- It can help design instruments that are capable of offering optimal operations in the presence of RFI and thereby, enriches the data obtained from the future space-based Astronomy missions.
- This algorithm can also be handy in orbit selection for future missions.
- The scientists used information on the FM transmitter stations from six countries in the world. Data from Canada (number of stations - 8,443), USA (28,072), Japan (Tokyo - 21), Australia (2,664), Germany (2,500), and South Africa (1,731) were used as inputs for developing this model.
What is Radio Frequency Interference?
- It is the conduction or radiation of radio frequency energy that causes an electronic or electrical device to produce noise that typically interferes with the function of an adjacent device.
- It also refers to the disruption of the normal functionality of a satellite due to the interference of radio astronomy.
- This interference can disrupt and disturb the normal functioning of electronic and electrical devices, and thus it is important to limit it when possible.
