Simulating Observations in CASA v3.0.1

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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. download and install CASA
  2. InputModel - Preparing a patch of sky for =simdata= to pseudoobserve.
  3. InputExamples
  4. AntennaList - how to specify the positions and diameters of your antennas or stations.
  5. SpecifyingObservation - how to set up what/when/how you want to observe, and the output image details
  6. AddingNoise - (Optional) For added realism, corrupt your visibilities with thermal and phase noise.
  7. DeconvolveImage (Optional) Go back from the calculated visibilities to a synthesis image