Searching for SMA Data

Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics




	Searching and Downloading SMA Data: The RTDC provides raw, calibrated, and imaged data to Principal Investigators (PIs) and the wider astronomical community. At present, *a 15 month proprietary period is in effect, which means that non-PIs may only request data older than 15 months, i.e., older than 2010 November 10. Please note that the date of observation is encoded in the filename: /data/sma/science/mir_data/yymmdd. PI Listings (2006 - 2012). Raw Data We maintain an SMA raw data archive from April 13, 2002 to the present. Raw data, i.e., correlator output, is in MIR format and may be requested and then calibrated and imaged using one or more of the MIR, MIRIAD, or AIPS software packages. Calibrated Data* We maintain an SMA calibrated data archive from April 01, 2008 to the present. These data have been calibrated using the MIR software package and are available in either MIRIAD format (the default) or MIR or FITS formats (by request to aargon@cfa.harvard.edu). We currently do not calibrate polarimetry data. Sample MIR Calibration Script* Imaged Data We have begun work on an SMA imaged data archive. When complete, users will be able to view or download representative plots (JPG format) or request full image cubes (FITS format). Sample MIRIAD Imaging Script The Images Conduct Search and Download Data *Non-proprietary data is now directly downloadable* via the Query Form. Proprietary data must be requested. Instructions Query Form Special Requests You may request additional non-proprietary calibrated or imaged data by sending e-mail to aargon@cfa.harvard.edu. *The Search and Request Query Form runs through 02/09/2012 and is updated weekly.