[Last Change: 21 Feb 2012 (rev 11)]
Raytrace simulations of an observation can be done with
Raytracing Chandra
ChaRT or SAOTrace?
Raytrace simulations of an observation can be done with ChaRT or SAOTrace.
Which should you choose?
ChaRT |
SAOTrace |
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|---|---|---|
| What is it? | web based frontend to SAOTrace |
Command line program which runs on Linux and Mac OSX |
| Ease of Installation | It's the Web, Dude! no software installation required |
Must download, compile, and install |
| Ease of Use | simple-to-use interface | More complex; may need to create source configurations |
| Sources | single point sources | multiple point, disk, or image sources |
| Dither | Currently, no | Reads Chandra ASOL files |
| Cons | limited sources, number of rays, must wait | must install, more complex usage |
| Pros | point-and-click | much more flexible; run as many simulations for as long as you'd like |
