Further Developments of Forward-Fitting Method
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(Aschwanden)

Goals for Release 5:
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- Test runs of forward-fitting on Windows 98/NT

- Use hsi_grid_parameters()).modamp rather than
hsi_grid_parameters()).slit2slat to calculate the
bi-grid transmission factor.

- Tests and possible implementation of faster method
to calculate modulation profiles using Schmahls routine
HSI_GAUSS2VIS.PRO (which requires Gaussians
as input) rather than using the standard
GET_MODULPROFILE method which
requires a map as input.

- Tests with 3 and 4 gaussian sources.

Goals for Release 6:
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- Attempt to define a more general noise criterium
(that is independent of time binning) to select
necessary detectors for forward-fitting
(Gordon, could you write down your suggested
noise criterium please?)

- Tests with 3 and 4 gaussian sources, including
elliptical and curved gaussians. This requires
modification of simulation tools (HSI_RAND2GAUSS)
and Optimization of forward-fitting code.

- Automated estimate of maximum number of gaussian
sources that can be decomposed by forward-fitting.

- Initial flare location (X_offset, Y_offset)
should be provided from another module.

- Spectral+spatial mapping combined
Temporal+spatial mapping combined

- Comparisons of image reconstruction of
complex sources with other imaging algorithms.

- Write forward-fitting code for Yohkoh/HXT
and use it to obtain gaussian parameters from
complex flares (e.g. Masuda-type flares).
Use thses realistic models for test of
HESSI forward-fitting code.

This site last updated November 10, 2008.