The Automated Data Extraction, Processing, and Tracking System for CHARIS

TL;DR

This paper introduces ADEPTS, an automated system for CHARIS that streamlines data extraction, calibration, and processing, significantly reducing the time from data collection to science-ready data cubes.

Contribution

The paper presents a fully-automated backend system for CHARIS that enhances efficiency and ease of use in data processing and analysis.

Findings

Automates data logging and calibration for CHARIS.

Reduces processing time through parallelization.

Produces science-grade data cubes efficiently.

Abstract

CHARIS is an IFS designed for imaging and spectroscopy of disks and sub-stellar companions. To improve ease of use and efficiency of science production, we present progress on a fully-automated backend for CHARIS. This Automated Data Extraction, Processing, and Tracking System (ADEPTS) will log data files from CHARIS in a searchable database and perform all calibration and data extraction, yielding science-grade data cubes. The extracted data will also be run through a preset array of post-processing routines. With significant parallelization of data processing, ADEPTS will dramatically reduce the time between data acquisition and the availability of science-grade data products.