Steps in a Rapthor reductionΒΆ
Using Rapthor on a dataset generally involves the following basic steps:
- Preparing the data (see Data preparation)
Rapthor requires that the input data be prepared in a specific way. This step involves running the LOFAR initial calibration (LINC) pipelines.
- Making a rapthor parset (see The Rapthor parset)
This step involves making the parset that defines the options of the Rapthor run.
- Running rapthor (see rapthor)
This step involves running Rapthor and checking its progress and output.