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🔅 SALAT_PREP_DATA

SALAT_PREP_DATA

Take a standard SALSA level 4 cube and convert it such that it is accepted by external viewers, such as CARTA. This involves removal of empty dimensions or - if all 5 dimensions are in use - removing a dimension as selected by the user. Right now: Reduce dimensions.

CALLING SEQUENCE:

>>> import salat
>>> salat.prep_data(file)

Option Description Status Default
file Path to the SALSA cube in FITS format. required
savedir Path to directory to save in required ./
Parameter Description
N/A The new cube stored in the given location (i.e., savedir) with the same name as the input CUBE, but with a '_modified-dimension' added.

>>> import salat
>>> salat.prep_data(file)
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------------ SALAT PREP DATA part of -------------
---- Solar Alma Library of Auxiliary Tools (SALAT)----
Done!

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