yieldplotlib: A unified library for exoplanet yield code visualizations
Corey Spohn, Sarah Steiger, Alex R. Howe
TL;DR
yieldplotlib is a unified visualization library that enhances understanding of exoplanet yield estimates from different tools, aiding mission planning for the Habitable Worlds Observatory.
Contribution
It introduces a comprehensive library that visualizes inputs and outputs of various exoplanet yield codes in a standardized, accessible manner.
Findings
Improves interpretability of yield estimates
Facilitates comparison between different yield models
Supports mission planning and decision-making
Abstract
NASA's next flagship observatory, the Habitable Worlds Observatory (HWO), aims to detect and charaterize ~25 habitable zone planets. The total number of habitable zone planets detected is referred to as the exo-Earth "yield'' and accurate yield estimates will be critically important to the mission's success. Tools like the Altruistic Yield Optimizer (AYO) and EXOSIMS provide these yield estimates but differ in language, methods, and outputs. yieldplotlib provides a unified library that can visualize the inputs and outputs of these yield codes in a complete, descriptive, and accessible way.
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Taxonomy
TopicsStellar, planetary, and galactic studies · Astronomy and Astrophysical Research · Astrophysics and Star Formation Studies