Data reduction for bolometer arrays

For data reduction of bolometer data (from the instruments LABOCA, SABOCA and ArTéMiS) we use at APEX the following software packages:

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BoA (BOlometer Array Analysis Software)

BoA is a newly designed software package for the reading, handling, and analysis of bolometer array data. Its design and implementation is a collaborative effort of scientist at the MPIfR, AIfA, AIRUB, and IAS that was started in 2002. The primary goal of BoA is to handle data from LABOCA at APEX, both for online visualisation and offline processing. BoA can also be used to process data acquired with other instruments such as ASZCa at APEX or MAMBO at the IRAM 30-meter telescope. BoA includes most of the relevant functionalities of the current reduction packages (MOPSIC, NIC, SURF). The major difference to them is that BoA is written in a programming environment that is (hopefully) easier to modify, maintain, and re-use. Moreover, BoA naturally interface with APECS and the MBFITS format.

For more information, visit:

CRUSH 2

The software is maintained by the author, Attila Kovács at http://www.submm.caltech.edu/~sharc/crush/ where you can find and download the latest version of the software as well as extensive documentation.

Earlier versions of this software were called minicrush or CRUSH-1.xx, but these are now officially deprecated, and users are encouraged to use the latest version of CRUSH-2.

ArTéMiS pipeline in IDL

A dedicated data reduction pipeline running in IDL (Interactive Data Language) has been developed by the instrument team. You can download the IDL packages for ArTéMiS below:

Calibration files

Basic IDL Pipeline (APIS)

Scanamorphos (to be used together with APIS)

You can check the latest version and the documentation in the Scanamorphos web pages at IAP maintained by Hélène Roussel.