Astrometric Instrument Model software tool for Gaia data reduction: Challenges and implementation

D. Busonero, F. Russo, D. Loreggia, A. Riva, D. Bonino, L. Corcione, M. Gai, M. G. Lattanzi

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Abstract

The Astrometric Instrument Model system comprises several monitoring and diagnostic tasks for the astrometric instrument aboard Gaia. It is a hierarchy of dedicated software modules aimed at decreasing the parameter degeneration of the relation linking the observations to the instrumental behavior, and optimize the estimation process at the CCD and field-of-view crossing level. Critical for the system is the definition and maintenance of a physical instrument model fitting the science data, and able to accommodate non nominal configurations. Precise modeling of the astrometric response is required for optimal definition of the data reduction and calibration algorithms, and to ensure high sensitivity to both instrumental and astrophysical source parameters. This article describes the challenges of implementing the Astrometric Instrument Model system.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationSpace Telescopes and Instrumentation 2010
Subtitle of host publicationOptical, Infrared, and Millimeter Wave
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Oct 2010
Externally publishedYes
EventSpace Telescopes and Instrumentation 2010: Optical, Infrared, and Millimeter Wave - San Diego, CA, United States
Duration: 27 Jun 20102 Jul 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7731
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceSpace Telescopes and Instrumentation 2010: Optical, Infrared, and Millimeter Wave
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Diego, CA
Period27/06/102/07/10

Keywords

  • Astrometry
  • Astronomical telescopes
  • Data analysis
  • Instrumentation and methods for astrophysics
  • Signal processing

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