Comparison
How does RACS compare with other surveys?
| Survey | Frequency (MHz) | Bandwidth (MHz) | Resolution (arcsec) | Sky Coverage (sq deg) | Sensitivity (mJy/beam) | Polarization | N sources (Millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VLSSr | 73.8 | 3.12 | 75 | 30,793 | 100 | I | 0.93 |
| GLEAM | 87, 118, 154, 185, 215 | 30.72 | 120 | 27,691 | 6-10 | IQUV | 0.33 |
| TGSS | 150 | 16.7 | 25 | 36,900 | 2-5 | I | 0.62 |
| RACS-low1 | 887.5 | 288 | 15-25 | 34,240 | 0.23 | I | 2.8 |
| RACS-low2 | 887.5 | 288 | 13-70 | TBC | 0.185 | IV | TBC |
| RACS-low3 | 943.5 | 288 | TBC | TBC | 0.175 | IV | TBC |
| RACS-mid1 | 1367.5 | 144 | 8.1-47.5 | 36,449 | 0.175 | IV | 3.1 |
| RACS-high1 | 1655.5 | 288 | TBC | TBC | 0.195 | IV | TBC |
| RACS* | 887.5, 1367.5, 1655.5 | 288 | 15 | 36,656 | ~0.25 | IQUV | 4 |
| SUMSS + MGPS-2 | 843 | 3 | 45 | 10,300 | 1.5 | RC | 0.2 |
| NVSS | 1346, 1435 | 42 | 45 | 33,800 | 0.45 | IQU | 2 |
| VLASS | 3000 | 2000 | 2.5 | 33,885 | 0.07 | IQU | 5.3 |
The following is a comparison between RACS and GLEAM images along the Galactic Plane. Use the slider control to shift between views of the two images.
The following is a comparison between RACS-low1 and SUMSS images. Use the slider control to shift between views of the two images.
The following is a comparison between RACS-low1 and NVSS images. Use the slider control to shift between views of the two images.
