VLBIben

VLBIben is a software package designed for analyzing Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) data. VLBI is a radio astronomy technique that synchronizes together many radio telescopes around the Earth to form a single, giant virtual telescope. This allows astronomers to achieve very high angular resolution, enabling the study of distant celestial objects with unprecedented detail.

The VLBIben software suite provides tools for various stages of VLBI data processing. This includes tasks such as data calibration, fringe fitting, and source imaging. It is particularly useful for the analysis of data from geodetic VLBI observations, which are used to measure precise distances and positions on Earth, contributing to the study of plate tectonics and the Earth's rotation. The package also finds application in astrophysical VLBI, where it aids in the investigation of phenomena like black hole jets, active galactic nuclei, and pulsars. VLBIben aims to offer a robust and efficient platform for researchers working with complex VLBI datasets, facilitating scientific discovery in both geophysics and astrophysics.