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LW deconvolution with subsequent local PSF fitting allows us to recover the positions of point sources with a standard deviation <0.04. pixels. except for the faintest sources.
LW deconvolution with subsequent local PSF fitting allows us to recover the positions of point sources with a standard deviation $<0.04$ pixels, except for the faintest sources.
Local PSF fitting without deconvolution and fitting with a single PSF lead to results that are of similar quality.
Local PSF fitting without deconvolution and fitting with a single PSF lead to results that are of similar quality.
Lucy-Richardson deconvolution clearly deteriorates the astrometry. the standard deviations of the stellar positions being 2-3 times higher than in the other cases.
Lucy-Richardson deconvolution clearly deteriorates the astrometry, the standard deviations of the stellar positions being 2-3 times higher than in the other cases.
We note that the mean of the differences between mpu= and recovered positions ts different from zero i1 all cases (by a few 1/100 of a pixel).
We note that the mean of the differences between input and recovered positions is different from zero in all cases (by a few $1/100$ of a pixel).
I propose that the most mmportant factor for this behavior ts that the position of a star has been defined in the simulated images to coincide with the centroid position of the PSF (this ts the usual standard for PSF fitting algorithms).
I propose that the most important factor for this behavior is that the position of a star has been defined in the simulated images to coincide with the centroid position of the PSF (this is the usual standard for PSF fitting algorithms).
In the artificial image. the stars are fixed at their locations and convolved with the complete PSF.
In the artificial image, the stars are fixed at their locations and convolved with the complete PSF.
StarFinder (like DAOPHOT) fits the positions and fluxes of the sources only within a fitting radius (or a fitting box in the case of StarFinder) and uses the complete PSF only for point source subtraction.
StarFinder (like DAOPHOT) fits the positions and fluxes of the sources only within a fitting radius (or a fitting box in the case of StarFinder) and uses the complete PSF only for point source subtraction.
The centroid of the PSF within the fitting radius (box) will differ from that of the entire PSF if the PSF outside the fitting radius is not point-symmetrical.
The centroid of the PSF within the fitting radius (box) will differ from that of the entire PSF if the PSF outside the fitting radius is not point-symmetrical.
That is. the difference in mean positions between input and measurement ts due to a difference between the PSFs used for input (entire model PSF) and output measurement (a partial PSP or a deconvolved PSF).
That is, the difference in mean positions between input and measurement is due to a difference between the PSFs used for input (entire model PSF) and output measurement (a partial PSF or a deconvolved PSF).
In the case of a single PSF. it appears that there are actually distributions of the differences between input and output. one centered on a slightly positive position. another one centered on slightly negative values.
In the case of a single PSF, it appears that there are actually distributions of the differences between input and output, one centered on a slightly positive position, another one centered on slightly negative values.
This i$ not necessarily surprising because the PSF becomes elongated with distance from the guide star. which may change the centroid position. depending on which side of the guide star a star is located.
This is not necessarily surprising because the PSF becomes elongated with distance from the guide star, which may change the centroid position, depending on which side of the guide star a star is located.
However. I did not fully explore this possibility because it would go far beyond the scope of this work if [ were to explore the phenomenon of deviation between input and measured positions 1n detail here.
However, I did not fully explore this possibility because it would go far beyond the scope of this work if I were to explore the phenomenon of deviation between input and measured positions in detail here.
However. I believe it is important to mention these points here because they may become of great significance in work that requires extremely precise astrometry in AO images.
However, I believe it is important to mention these points here because they may become of great significance in work that requires extremely precise astrometry in AO images.
It may not be sufficient to determine stellar positions just from the PSF cores.
It may not be sufficient to determine stellar positions just from the PSF cores.
At the moment. also I cannot exclude the possibility that positions may become biased by deconvolution. depending on the location in the field.
At the moment, also I cannot exclude the possibility that positions may become biased by deconvolution, depending on the location in the field.
The differences between input and recovered positions for the different methods are shown in refFig:photo..
The differences between input and recovered positions for the different methods are shown in \\ref{Fig:photo}.
Both PSF fitting with a single PSF and PSF fitting after LR deconvolution produce significant deviations with the latter method providing the poorer results.
Both PSF fitting with a single PSF and PSF fitting after LR deconvolution produce significant deviations with the latter method providing the poorer results.
An explanation of the bad performance of the LR algorithm can probably be found in its non-linearity.
An explanation of the bad performance of the LR algorithm can probably be found in its non-linearity.
The LR deconvolution tends to be influenced by local noise peaks and incorporates the smooth background into the point sources.
The LR deconvolution tends to be influenced by local noise peaks and incorporates the smooth background into the point sources.
This leads to an increasing overestimation of the flux of faint sources and to characteristic empty patches with a size similar to the PSF around bright sources.
This leads to an increasing overestimation of the flux of faint sources and to characteristic empty patches with a size similar to the PSF around bright sources.
Both local PSF fitting and local PSF fitting after linear deconvolution provide acceptable results.
Both local PSF fitting and local PSF fitting after linear deconvolution provide acceptable results.
Local PSF fitting after Wiener deconvolution leads to the smallest standard and mean deviations.
Local PSF fitting after Wiener deconvolution leads to the smallest standard and mean deviations.
We note that the distribution for the single PSF (upper right panel in refFig:photo)) appears bivariate.
We note that the distribution for the single PSF (upper right panel in \\ref{Fig:photo}) ) appears bivariate.
This may be related to the PSF properties discussed in the previous paragraph.
This may be related to the PSF properties discussed in the previous paragraph.
Positive deviations. Le.. a source that is brighter in the measurement than in the input. are largely excluded in the case of a single PSF used for measurement.
Positive deviations, i.e., a source that is brighter in the measurement than in the input, are largely excluded in the case of a single PSF used for measurement.
Elongation of the sources with distance from the guide star will lead to a loss of flux.
Elongation of the sources with distance from the guide star will lead to a loss of flux.
Smooth maps of the differences between input and measured photometry across the FOV are shown in refFig:dmag..
Smooth maps of the differences between input and measured photometry across the FOV are shown in \\ref{Fig:dmag}.
Using a single PSF leads to a systematic error that increases with distance from the guide star up to - mmag.
Using a single PSF leads to a systematic error that increases with distance from the guide star up to $\sim0.25$ mag.
LR deconvolution combined with local PSF fitting does not lead to acceptable results. as we have already seen in
LR deconvolution combined with local PSF fitting does not lead to acceptable results, as we have already seen in
Their approach was further demonstrated to improve the overall accuracy of the mixture modeling solution.
Their approach was further demonstrated to improve the overall accuracy of the mixture modeling solution.
In this work. we consider the problem of galaxy classilication. based on sky survey data. wilh several unknown classes present in (he data.
In this work, we consider the problem of galaxy classification, based on sky survey data, with several unknown classes present in the data.
For this domain. we evaluate both and a new approach which we propose here. one (hat is applicable to class discovery lor neural network-basecl (NN) classifiers.
For this domain, we evaluate both \citet{Browning} and a new approach which we propose here, one that is applicable to class discovery for neural network-based (NN) classifiers.
In section 2. we describe the data sets ancl data preparation.
In section 2, we describe the data sets and data preparation.
In section 3. we review Miller&Browning(2003a).. MillerBrowning(2003b) and also introduce a class discovery. approach for NN classifiers.
In section 3, we review \citet{pami}, \citet{Browning} and also introduce a class discovery approach for NN classifiers.
In section 3. we also describe several performance criteria. each capturing different aspects of the class discovery problem.
In section 3, we also describe several performance criteria, each capturing different aspects of the class discovery problem.
In section 4. we present our experimental results.
In section 4, we present our experimental results.
Finally. the paper concludes with a summary ancl some ciscussion.
Finally, the paper concludes with a summary and some discussion.
In our experiments we used (wo data sets. each with over 5000 data points.
In our experiments we used two data sets, each with over 5000 data points.
The first was data from Storrie-Lombardietal.(1992) (hencelorth denoted as ESOLV after the ESO-LV catalog of Lauberts&Valentijià (1989))) which has been used previously in several studies of automated classification methods (Storrie-Lombarclietal.1992:Owens&Aha 2001).
The first was data from \citet{storrie92} (henceforth denoted as ESOLV after the ESO-LV catalog of \citet{lauberts89}) ) which has been used previously in several studies of automated classification methods \citep{storrie92, owens96, bazell01}.
. The second data set consisted of SDSS early release data (2002).. composed of over 50000 objects of various (vpes.
The second data set consisted of SDSS early release data \citet{stoughton}, composed of over 50000 objects of various types.
Slorrie-Lombarclietal.(1992). performed one of the earliest attempts al morphological Classification of galaxies using neural networks.
\citet{storrie92} performed one of the earliest attempts at morphological classification of galaxies using neural networks.
Their data set consisted of 13 input features derived from images of galaxies which were then used to classily the galaxies into five classes: E. 80. 5a — Sb. Sc + Sd. and Ir.
Their data set consisted of 13 input features derived from images of galaxies which were then used to classify the galaxies into five classes: E, S0, Sa + Sb, Sc + Sd, and Irr.
We used (heir input data set of 5217 galaxies.
We used their input data set of 5217 galaxies.
The features in this data set are described in Storrie-Lombarclietal.
The features in this data set are described in \citet{storrie92}.
(1992).. Dazell&Aha(2001) describes the use of this data set for galaxy classification using ensembles of neural networks.
\citet{bazell01} describes the use of this data set for galaxy classification using ensembles of neural networks.
For our studies we eliminated one of the features. Ef. which is the error in an ellipse fit to B isophotes.
For our studies we eliminated one of the features, $E^{Fit}_{Err}$, which is the error in an ellipse fit to B isophotes.
This feature had very small variance and equaled zero for approximately of the objects.
This feature had very small variance and equaled zero for approximately of the objects.
Thus. we used 12 of the 13 features in the original data set.
Thus, we used 12 of the 13 features in the original data set.
We also used a data set with an order of magnitude more objects than the ESOLV data.
We also used a data set with an order of magnitude more objects than the ESOLV data.
The SDSS data consists of 54007 objects drawn from seven different classes.
The SDSS data consists of 54007 objects drawn from seven different classes.
Each object is described by a total of six features: photometric values in u. g. r. 1. and z. and the reclshilt ol each object.
Each object is described by a total of six features: photometric values in u, g, r, i, and z, and the redshift of each object.
Tables 1 and 2. summarize (he properties of the data sets we used.
Tables \ref{tab:esolv} and \ref{tab:sdss} summarize the properties of the data sets we used.
For each class the tables show the munber of objects in the class. the percentage of total objects that. class
For each class the tables show the number of objects in the class, the percentage of total objects that class
Let us asstune that the object consists of 7 poiut sources with intensities Aj aud positious rj. dj relative the reference poiut (j=l...n).
Let us assume that the object consists of $n$ point sources with intensities $A_j$ and positions $x_j$, $y_j$ relative the reference point $j=1 \dots n$ ).
In general Aj. ry. yy vary with time. and so may be different for the different transits of the same object.
In general $A_j$, $x_j$, $y_j$ vary with time, and so may be different for the different transits of the same object.
Given a specific model of the ob,ect we express Aj. irj; yj) as fuuctious of time f aud a set of nodel parameters α.
Given a specific model of the object we express $A_j$, $x_j$, $y_j$ as functions of time $t$ and a set of model parameters $\vec{a}$.
For instance. in the case of a nou-variable orbital binary. à would consist of 15 parameuS. tthe five astrometric parameters of the mass centre. 1 magnitude of cach component. the mass ratio. ane seven elements for the relative orbit.
For instance, in the case of a non-variable orbital binary, $\vec{a}$ would consist of 15 parameters, the five astrometric parameters of the mass centre, the magnitude of each component, the mass ratio, and seven elements for the relative orbit.
Generally speakiug. 16 object model is thus completely specified by à» and jo functions AQ.a). cj(f.a). yj(t.a@) for j=l...n.
Generally speaking, the object model is thus completely specified by $n$ and the functions $A_j(t,\vec{a})$, $x_j(t,\vec{a})$, $y_j(t,\vec{a})$ for $j=1 \dots n$.
In 1e equations below we suppress. for brevity. the explicit lepeudeuce on ft aud a.
In the equations below we suppress, for brevity, the explicit dependence on $t$ and $\vec{a}$.
For a given trausit the expected signal is moceled as je stun of the signals from the iudividual compoucuts. using Eqs. C12)
For a given transit the expected signal is modeled as the sum of the signals from the individual components, using Eqs. \ref{eq:ikphi}) )
aud (5)).
and \ref{eq:phi}) ).
Thus. Expanding the trigonometric functions and equating the terms with those iu Eq. (1))
Thus, Expanding the trigonometric functions and equating the terms with those in Eq. \ref{eq:ik}) )
vields Recall that Aj. ej. yj) depend ou the model parauicters a.
yields Recall that $A_j$, $x_j$, $y_j$ depend on the model parameters $\vec{a}$.
The general procedure is then to adjust @ iu such a wav that. for the whole set. of transits. the calculates signal parameters 54 b; from Eq. (11))
The general procedure is then to adjust $\vec{a}$ in such a way that, for the whole set of transits, the calculated signal parameters $b_1$ $b_5$ from Eq. \ref{eq:phaseelem}) )
agree. as well as yossible. with the observed values.
agree, as well as possible, with the observed values.
The ajustiueut nav use the weielted least-squares method. using the staudarc errors of the observed signal parameters to set the weights: suit other (aud more robust) metrics cau also be used.
The adjustment may use the weighted least-squares method, using the standard errors of the observed signal parameters to set the weights; but other (and more robust) metrics can also be used.
Iu oeeneral the problem can be formulated as a constraiuec uinnuuzatiou prodem in the mnultidiueusional iode aralneter space.
In general the problem can be formulated as a constrained minimization problem in the multi-dimensional model parameter space.
The trigonometric functious iu Eq. (11))
The trigonometric functions in Eq. \ref{eq:phaseelem}) )
mean that he signal parameters b; depend in a highlv non-liucar nanner ou the model paramcters which affect 6; aud gj.
mean that the signal parameters $b_i$ depend in a highly non-linear manner on the model parameters which affect $x_j$ and $y_j$.
For instance. im terms of a displacement ofone of the point sources. the effect on b, aud b; is approximately linear ouly for displacements less than about 1/2f20.1 aresec. corresponding to 1 rad change in the modulation phase.
For instance, in terms of a displacement of one of the point sources, the effect on $b_4$ and $b_5$ is approximately linear only for displacements less than about $1/2f \simeq 0.1$ arcsec, corresponding to 1 rad change in the modulation phase.
Iu the aperture svuthesis nuaenme this uou-linearitv is manifest in the complex. structure of the ‘dirty beau (Fie. £9)
In the aperture synthesis imaging this non-linearity is manifest in the complex structure of the `dirty beam' (Fig. \ref{fig:dbeam}) )
at all spatial scales larger than about 0.1 arcsec.
at all spatial scales larger than about 0.1 arcsec.
Additional nou-lnearitices iu the complete object model may result from the geometrical description of the source positions. lin terms of orbital elements.
Additional non-linearities in the complete object model may result from the geometrical description of the source positions, in terms of orbital elements.
The nou-luearity of the object model has two iuportaut consequences for the model fitting.
The non-linearity of the object model has two important consequences for the model fitting.
Firstly. it is usually necessary to use a non-linear. iterative adjustinent algorithuu. such as the LevenbereMarquardt method (Press et al. 1992)).
Firstly, it is usually necessary to use a non-linear, iterative adjustment algorithm, such as the Levenberg–Marquardt method (Press et al. \cite{nr2}) ).
Secondly. a good initial euess of the model paraiucters is usually required.
Secondly, a good initial guess of the model parameters is usually required.
In particular the parameters directly affecting the positions of the »oiut sources need to be specified to withiu (vehat corresponds to) a few teuths of an aresec.
In particular the parameters directly affecting the positions of the point sources need to be specified to within (what corresponds to) a few tenths of an arcsec.
Without a eood initiala guess. the adjustinent aleorithiu is likely to convereeex"p on sole local müninmun. typically resulting iu positional errors of (approximately) an integer number of exid periods.
Without a good initial guess, the adjustment algorithm is likely to converge on some local minimum, typically resulting in positional errors of (approximately) an integer number of grid periods.
The correct solution. corresponding to the elobal minumiuni may in principle always be found through sufBcieutlv extensive searching of the parameter space.
The correct solution, corresponding to the global minimum, may in principle always be found through sufficiently extensive searching of the parameter space.
Alternatively. sufficieutly good initial euesses of tle point source positions cau often be obtained from the aperture svuthesis imagine.
Alternatively, sufficiently good initial guesses of the point source positions can often be obtained from the aperture synthesis imaging.
Various least-squares inodoel fitting procedures were used for the reduction of double aud multiple stars during he construction of the Iipparcos Catalogue (see \lignard et citemieu ando references therein)
Various least-squares model fitting procedures were used for the reduction of double and multiple stars during the construction of the Hipparcos Catalogue (see Mignard et \\cite{mign} and references therein).
The double-star srocessing of the NDAC data. reduction ο (Sódderlijelii et citess92)}) essentially used the technique outlined. above. aking the so-called Case ITistory Files (a precursor to the TD) as input.
The double-star processing of the NDAC data reduction consortium (Södderhjelm et \\cite{ss92}) ) essentially used the technique outlined above, taking the so-called Case History Files (a precursor to the TD) as input.
Perhaps the ereatest potential of the TD lies in he possibility to combine the DUipparcos data wit[um independeut observations frou other iustrunments and epochs.
Perhaps the greatest potential of the TD lies in the possibility to combine the Hipparcos data with independent observations from other instruments and epochs.
For instance. full detezuination of a binary orbit eonerally requires data covering at least a whole period.
For instance, full determination of a binary orbit generally requires data covering at least a whole period.
Ground-based speckle observations can somoetinies provide this. constraining the ecometry of the relative orbit iuc[um better than the Ilipparcos data alone. aud im turn leading to a better-deteriined space parallax.
Ground-based speckle observations can sometimes provide this, constraining the geometry of the relative orbit much better than the Hipparcos data alone, and in turn leading to a better-determined space parallax.
Iu some favourable cases the location of the mass ceutre in the relative orbit) (aud hence the mass ratio) can be determined (Sodderhjchliu ct citess97:: SÓdderhjeha 1999)).
In some favourable cases the location of the mass centre in the relative orbit (and hence the mass ratio) can be determined (Södderhjelm et \\cite{ss97}; Södderhjelm \cite{ss99}) ).
One coniplicatiou of the Ilpparcos double star processing has been the wide variety of applicable object models. and the consequent need to experiment and interact with the solutions.
One complication of the Hipparcos double star processing has been the wide variety of applicable object models, and the consequent need to experiment and interact with the solutions.
This process may be much facilitated by usingo Ὁgeneral aud flexible software for the model fitting. rather than hiehly specialized routines,
This process may be much facilitated by using general and flexible software for the model fitting, rather than highly specialized routines.
Au example of this is given below.
An example of this is given below.
atmospheric opacity across the dillerent wavebands. whereas we are comparing our data to WVM cata.
atmospheric opacity across the different wavebands, whereas we are comparing our data to WVM data.
Nevertheless. recent work shows that provided all relevant. effects: are taken into consideration. the results from LTS ancl WVM measurements eenerallv agree. well (Pardo et al.
Nevertheless, recent work shows that provided all relevant effects are taken into consideration, the results from FTS and WVM measurements generally agree well (Pardo et al.
2004).
2004).
llence our result. is fully consistent with previous work.
Hence our result is fully consistent with previous work.
Therefore we can use this relation to calibrate our subsequent measurements.
Therefore we can use this relation to calibrate our subsequent measurements.
The first astronomical object we imaged was Jupiter.
The first astronomical object we imaged was Jupiter.
Figure 7 shows our ὀθθ-μαι. map of Jupiter.
Figure \ref{jupiter} shows our $\mu$ m map of Jupiter.
I was constructed. from two consecutive maps of Jupiter. taken immeclately one after the other. over the airmass range 1.25 to 1.27.
It was constructed from two consecutive maps of Jupiter, taken immediately one after the other, over the airmass range 1.25 to 1.27.
Phe two maps both show the same structure. and so they were co-adcded to increase the signal-to-noise ratio.
The two maps both show the same structure, and so they were co-added to increase the signal-to-noise ratio.
We note that the source is not exactly centred in the image. being misaligned by ~30 aresec.
We note that the source is not exactly centred in the image, being misaligned by $\sim$ 30 arcsec.
“Phe telescope absolute pointing accuracy (based on measurements made with other instruments) at this time was : <3 arcsec.
The telescope absolute pointing accuracy (based on measurements made with other instruments) at this time was $\leq$ 3 arcsec.