DRAN documentation#
Introduction#
DRAN is a data reduction and
analysis python software package developed for the systematic processing of
single-dish drift scan data from HartRAO’s 26m telescope.
It was developed to replace the legacy LINES software previously
used at the Hartebeesthoek Radio Astronomy Observatory.
The package is implemented in Python 3.11 and provides tools for simple data processing, including:
DRAN is intended for both calibrator and target source analysis, with an emphasis
on reproducibility, automation, and traceability of results.
Interfaces#
DRAN supports 4 primary interfaces:
The command line interface (CLI), intended for automated and batch processing.
The graphical user interface (GUI), intended for interactive inspection, fitting, and time-series analysis of individual observations.
The web interface, currently in development.
docs, this documentation.
What’s next ?#
To understand the workflow in practice, start with the tutorials in Tutorials.
Installation instructions are provided in Installation.
Before performing scientific analysis, users are strongly encouraged to review Caveats, which outlines assumptions, limitations, and known constraints.
Acknowledging DRAN#
If you use DRAN in a publication, please cite van Zyl P. 2023.
Getting help#
If you have any problems, questions, feature requests or suggestions, please OPEN AN ISSUE.