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| | simdata inputs look like this: | ||
[[File:Inputs.png|400px]] | |||
the links below describe the various sections of inputs | |||
2. [[Input Model]] - Preparing a patch of sky for <tt>simdata</tt> to pseudoobserve. | |||
3. [[Antenna List]] - how to specify the positions and diameters of your antennas or stations. | |||
4. [[Specifying Observation]] - how to set up what/when/how you want to observe, and the output image details | |||
5. [[Corrupting Observation]] - (Optional) For added realism, corrupt your visibilities with thermal and phase noise. | |||
6. [[Deconvolve Image]] (Optional) Go back from the calculated visibilities to a synthesis image | |||
Revision as of 17:31, 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
simdata inputs look like this:
the links below describe the various sections of inputs
2. Input Model - Preparing a patch of sky for simdata to pseudoobserve. 3. Antenna List - how to specify the positions and diameters of your antennas or stations. 4. Specifying Observation - how to set up what/when/how you want to observe, and the output image details 5. Corrupting Observation - (Optional) For added realism, corrupt your visibilities with thermal and phase noise. 6. Deconvolve Image (Optional) Go back from the calculated visibilities to a synthesis image
