Joint Institute for VLBI ERIC

The Joint Institute for VLBI ERIC (JIVE) is a European organization that manages and coordinates Very Long Baseline Interferometry (VLBI) research. VLBI is a technique that combines radio telescopes across the world to create a virtual, extremely large telescope, enabling astronomers to observe space with exceptional detail. JIVE provides the infrastructure, data processing, and support needed for these international observations, allowing scientists to study objects like black holes, neutron stars, and distant galaxies. It promotes collaboration among researchers and enhances our understanding of the universe through advanced radio astronomy techniques.