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PUBDB-2017-00336

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Open high-level data formats and software for gamma-ray astronomy

Deil, C. (Corresponding author) ; Boisson, C. (Corresponding author) ; Kosack, K. ; Perkins, J. ; King, J. ; Eger, P. ; Mayer, M. ; Wood, M. ; Zabalza, V. ; Knödlseder, J. ; Hassan, T. ; Mohrmann, L.Extern* ; Ziegler, A. ; Khelifi, B. ; Dorner, D. ; Maier, G.DESY* ; Pedaletti, G.DESY* ; Rosado, J. ; Contreras, J. L. ; Lefaucheur, J. ; Brügge, K. ; Servillat, M. ; Terrier, R. ; Walter, R. ; Lombardi, S.

2016

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Report No.: arXiv:1610.01884

Abstract: In gamma-ray astronomy, a variety of data formats and proprietary software have been traditionally used, often developed for one specific mission or experiment. Especially for ground-based imaging atmospheric Cherenkov telescopes (IACTs), data and software are mostly private to the collaborations operating the telescopes. However, there is a general movement in science towards the use of open data and software. In addition, the next-generation IACT instrument, the Cherenkov Telescope Array (CTA), will be operated as an open observatory. We have created a Github organisation at https://github.com/open-gamma-ray-astro where we are developing high-level data format specifications. A public mailing list was set up at https://lists.nasa.gov/mailman/listinfo/open-gamma-ray-astro and a first face-to-face meeting on the IACT high-level data model and formats took place in April 2016 in Meudon (France). This open multi-mission effort will help to accelerate the development of open data formats and open-source software for gamma-ray astronomy, leading to synergies in the development of analysis codes and eventually better scientific results (reproducible, multi-mission). This write-up presents this effort for the first time, explaining the motivation and context, the available resources and process we use, as well as the status and planned next steps for the data format specifications. We hope that it will stimulate feedback and future contributions from the gamma-ray astronomy community.

Note: 6 pages, 4 figures, Gamma 2016 conference poster contribution

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Astroteilchenphysik (ZEU-EXP/AT)

Research Program(s):

1. 613 - Matter and Radiation from the Universe (POF3-613) (POF3-613)

Experiment(s):

1. Cherenkov Telescope Array
2. IceCube South Pole Neutrino Observatory

Appears in the scientific report 2016

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http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Journal Article/Contribution to a conference proceedings/Contribution to a book Deil, C. (Corresponding author) ; Boisson, C. (Corresponding author) ; Kosack, K. ; Perkins, J. ; King, J. ; Eger, P. ; Mayer, M. ; Wood, M. ; Zabalza, V. ; Knödlseder, J. ; Hassan, T. ; Mohrmann, L. ; Ziegler, A. ; Khelifi, B. ; Dorner, D. ; Maier, G.DESY* ; Pedaletti, G.DESY* ; Rosado, J. ; Contreras, J. L. ; Lefaucheur, J. ; Brügge, K. ; Servillat, M. ; Terrier, R. ; Walter, R. ; Lombardi, S.
Open high-level data formats and software for gamma-ray astronomy
2017[Print] High energy gamma-ray astronomy : 6th International Meeting on High Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy, Heidelberg, Germany, 11 - 15 July 2016 / Aharonian, Felix A. ; Hofmann, W. ; Rieger, Frank Michael , Melville, NY : AIP Publishing, 2017,
6th International Meeting on High Energy Gamma-Ray Astronomy, HeidelbergHeidelberg, Germany, 11 Jul 2016 - 15 Jul 20162016-07-112016-07-15 AIP conference proceedings 1792(1), 070006 (2017) [10.1063/1.4969003]2017     Files  Fulltext Fulltext by arXiv.org BibTeX | EndNote: XML, Text | RIS

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