Simulating Observations in CASA v3.0.1: Difference between revisions

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1. [[Getting Started in CASA]]
1. [[Getting Started in CASA]]


simdata inputs look like this: [[File:Inputs.png]] the links below describe the various sections.
simdata inputs look like this: [[File:Inputs.png|200px]] the links below describe the various sections.


# [[Input Model]] - Preparing a patch of sky for <tt>simdata</tt> to pseudoobserve.
# [[Input Model]] - Preparing a patch of sky for <tt>simdata</tt> to pseudoobserve.

Revision as of 17:30, 2 December 2009

This Page Under Construction

simdata is under active development, documentation may lag reality, please email rindebet at nrao.edu with any questions - It's my job to help you use this software

Steps to simulation

1. Getting Started in CASA

simdata inputs look like this: Inputs.png the links below describe the various sections.

  1. Input Model - Preparing a patch of sky for simdata to pseudoobserve.
  2. Antenna List - how to specify the positions and diameters of your antennas or stations.
  3. Specifying Observation - how to set up what/when/how you want to observe, and the output image details
  4. Corrupting Observation - (Optional) For added realism, corrupt your visibilities with thermal and phase noise.
  5. Deconvolve Image (Optional) Go back from the calculated visibilities to a synthesis image