Dr

Brian Robinson

FAA

Brian Robinson
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Dr. Robinson is distinguished for his contributions to radio astronomy and has gained an international reputation as a pioneer and leader in two separate fields: the technical development of very sensitive receivers (both masers and parametric amplifiers) required for the detection of extremely weak radio signals; and the exploration of the Galaxy by means of the emission and absorption of spectral lines in the microwave spectrum. He is especially noted for his studies of the maser­like emission and absorption of radiation by hydroxyl molecules near the galactic centre and in interstellar space. Dr. Robinson has also proved himself to be an outstanding research director.

Expertise type

  • Physics
  • Astrophysics
  • Spectrum management
  • Satellites

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Brian John Robinson 1930–2004

In a half-century involvement in radio astronomy, Brian Robinson achieved international recognition and received many honours. During a forty-year career at CSIRO Division of Radiophysics, he undertook leading research, headed the Astrophysics Group, and contributed significantly in the Australia Telescope planning and funding campaign. Internationally, he distinguished himself in radio astronomy committees and negotiations to protect radio astronomy observations from interference from telecommunication transmissions.
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