importasap – Convert ASAP Scantable data into a CASA visibility file (MS) – single dish, import/export task

Description

Convert ASAP Scantable data into a CASA visibility file (MS)

Parameters

Title

Parameter

Default

Description

infile

''

Name of input ASAP Scantable data

outputvis

''

Root name of the ms to be created. Note the .ms is NOT added.

flagbackup

True

Back up flag column before applying flags.

overwrite

False

Over write an existing MS(s)

parallel

False

Turn on parallel execution

Parameter Explanations

infile

''

Name of input ASAP Scantable data

Default: none

Example: infile=’mydata.asap’

outputvis

''

Name of output visibility file

Default: ‘’ (same as vis)

Example: outputvis=’myms.ms’

NOTE: Note the .ms is NOT added

flagbackup

True

Back up flag column before applying flags.

Default: True Options: True|False

overwrite

False

Over write an existing MS(s)

Default: False (do not overwrite) Options: False|True

parallel

False

Turn on parallel execution

Default: False (serial execution) Options: False|True