Backend Simulation Tool for Phased Array Feeds (PAFs)

This repository contains the pafsim python module. The module implements various PAF backend components such as Correlator, Beamforer, Calibrator etc. The purpose of this module is a comprehensive simulation tool for PAF backends which may act like a "golden reference" for real world PAFs.

Install

It is recommended to create a virtual environment before installing the packaged.

python -m venv /path/to/venv/

Activate the venv by

source /path/to/venv/bin/activate

The project is managed by the pyproject.toml-file. Hence, an installation with pip is the prefered way. Clone the repo:

git clone https://gitlab.mpcdf.mpg.de/nesser/pafsim && cd pafsim

Then install it with

pip install .

All required dependencies are resolved.

Documentation

The API documentation and user guide can be found here. The repository contains a comprehensive jupyter notebook on how to use the pafsim module. It can be found in the example folder.

Contact

Niclas Esser - nesser@mpifr-bonn.mpg.de