BiSON performance

@article{Chaplin1996BiSONP,
title={BiSON performance},
author={William J. Chaplin and Yvonne Elsworh and Rachel Howe and George R. Isaak and C. P. McLeod and Brek A. Miller and H. B. Raay and S. J. Wheeler and Roger New},
journal={Solar Physics},
year={1996},
volume={168},
pages={1-18}
}
Since 1981 we have been operating the Birmingham Solar-Oscillations Network (BiSON), a global network of resonant-scattering spectrometers, observing the low-l solar p modes. Here we discuss historical developments, culminating in the establishment of a 6-station network in 1992 September, and the subsequent performance of that network. The data record of each station from 1992 to 1994 has been analysed in terms of weather and equipment breakdowns. Our early experience suggests that the best… Expand
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