articlePublications of the Astronomical Society of AustraliaJan 1, 2004HYBRID OA

psrchive and psrfits : An Open Approach to Radio Pulsar Data Storage and Analysis

AWA. W. HotanWVW. van StratenRNR. N. Manchester

Australia Telescope National Facility · Swinburne University of Technology · +1 more institution

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Abstract A new set of software applications and libraries for use in the archival and analysis of pulsar astronomical data is introduced. Known collectively as the psrchive scheme, the code was developed in parallel with a new data storage format called psrfits , which is based on the Flexible Image Transport System (FITS). Both of these projects utilise a modular, object-oriented design philosophy. psrchive is an open source development environment that incorporates an extensive range of c ++ object classes and pre-built command line and graphical utilities. These deal transparently and simultaneously with multiple data storage formats, thereby enhancing data portability and facilitating the adoption of the…

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  • Software portability
  • Computer science
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  • Modular design
  • Software
  • Scope (computer science)
  • Operating system
  • Flexibility (engineering)
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