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University of Zambia, Lusaka

In July 2005, Peter Muhoro, a Hampton University alumnus (BS Physics, 2005) and UNIPHY student, went to the University of Zambia and worked with members of the Physics Department to construct a MARIACHI passive radar array for detection of cosmic ray air-showers. This is the first SHARE apparatus installed in the Southern Hemisphere. The images below are of the constrcution, the final product, and some of the people involved.

Construction

Yambazi Banda, a Physics student at the University of Zambia, works on receiving elements for the MARIACHI antenna on the roof of the Physics Department.	Mr. Banda and Physics faculty member Dr. Hussain work on the base of the antenna system.
Building up the supports from the base. Note that the framework is made of light, sturdy PVC.	Yambazi saws the wooden holders for the receiving elements.
Precision cutting in the University wood shop.	Joining wood and PVC.

Completion

The finished antenna on the roof of the Physics Department.	Yambazi with the new antenna.
Peter Muhoro (left) with Dr. Mweene.	The whole crew on the roof with the antenna.

This work is supported, in part, by the National Science Foundation, the Center for the study of the Origin and Structure of Matter, and Hampton University.

Please address queries to the Project Contact, K. Cecire. Last updated September 2005.

This work is supported, in part, by the National Science Foundation, the Center for the study of the Origin and Structure of Matter, and Hampton University. Please address queries to the Project Contact, K. Cecire. Last updated September 2005.

This work is supported, in part, by the National Science Foundation, the Center for the study of the Origin and Structure of Matter, and Hampton University.

Please address queries to the Project Contact, K. Cecire. Last updated September 2005.