Simulator workflow

The simulator requires some preparatory work before data can be simulated. The basic procedure is outlined below:

• Obtain an astronomical sky image;
• Calculate a model atmosphere;
• Calculate a flatfield solution;
• Decide on simulation parameters;
• Run simulation.

It is not necessary to recalculate a model atmosphere or flatfield solution for every simulation, even for different input sky images.

Example files are installed as part of SMURF and may be found in the $STARLINK_DIR/share/smurf directory. An explanation may be found in the README file in that directory.