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I. Overview of the CodeThe KastRedux code was built with the IDL software pacakge, originally to reduce the data from our ongoing survey of z~2.5 LLS. Keep this in mind. While the code was designed for single object, point-source observations, it can be used for extended and/or multiple objects within the slit. The code can work with users that have little IDL experience, but you will struggle at first. I highly recommend you read the Intro to IDL book or some other resource before diving in.The general approach of the code is as follows:
II. Installing the SoftwareThe code relies on several IDL packages in addition to the routines that were designed specifically for Kast. These include:
More detailed notes for obtaining and installing these packages can be found here: install notes. I wish to emphasize that the code expects the most up-to-date versions of the Goddard, Sloan, and Coyote codes. Users with old versions of any of these packages beware! III. Using the CodeThere is a quick reduction version of the code. Moderately detailed descriptions of running the code are given in this reduction cookbook. We include a lot of detail here, but it is still insufficient. Savvy IDL users should be able to dig into my codes and follow along.Hopefully, I will include an example session of running the code in this space before long. III. Developing the Code + Bug FixingI do encourage all users to consier ways to improve the code and to suggest them to me. Of course, I'd also like to hear about bugs. Please do make an effort to verify it is a bug in the code as opposed to 'user error'. Along those lines, if you are a novice to IDL, I suspect you will have many more 'user errors' than bugs to find.e-mail: xavier@ucolick.org last modified 03/18/04 |