Cadence Optimisation and Exoplanetary Parameter Sensitivity

TL;DR

This paper explores how optimizing observation cadence in radial velocity surveys enhances exoplanet detection sensitivity and maximizes planet yield by simulating various strategies targeting specific parameter spaces.

Contribution

It introduces simulation methods to optimize observation cadence, improving detection sensitivity for exoplanets in radial velocity surveys.

Findings

Optimized cadence increases detection sensitivity.

Simulation results guide observation strategy.

Enhanced planet yield in targeted parameter spaces.

Abstract

To achieve maximum planet yield for a given radial velocity survey, the observing strategy must be carefully considered. In particular, the adopted cadence can greatly affect the sensitivity to exoplanetary parameters such as period and eccentricity. Here we describe simulations which aim to maximise detections based upon the target parameter space of the survey.