# Efficient Source Finding for Radio Interferometric Images

## TL;DR

This paper introduces new methods to accelerate and automate source finding in radio interferometric images, addressing the challenges posed by upcoming large-scale observatories like the SKA.

## Contribution

It presents novel techniques for efficient and automated source detection tailored for fast imaging systems in radio astronomy.

## Key findings

- Improved speed of source detection algorithms.
- Enhanced automation in the source finding process.
- Potential applicability to large-scale radio telescopes like SKA.

## Abstract

Object detection in astronomical images, generically referred to as source finding, is often performed before the object characterisation stage in astrophysical processing work flows. In radio astronomy, source finding has historically been performed by bespoke off-line systems; however, modern data acquisition systems as well as those proposed for upcoming observatories such as the Square Kilometre Array (SKA), will make this approach unfeasible. One area where a change of approach is particularly necessary is in the design of fast imaging systems for transient studies. This paper presents a number of advances in accelerating and automating the source finding in such systems.