LSST Dark Energy Science Collaboration Overview
The LSST Dark Energy Science Collaboration (DESC) facilitates data access for US researchers to advance scientific discovery. It distinguishes between projects and collaborations, encourages participation in working groups, and explains how to access NERSC resources. Communication channels like Slac
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LSST Commissioning Review: Camera Summit Reverification and Hazards
In preparation for the LSST Commissioning Review in Tucson, the Camera Summit Reverification process led by Travis Lange, an I&T Engineer, involves re-assembling the camera and re-verifying requirements. The schedule, budget, risks, and hazards are outlined, including inherited risks from the I&T ph
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LSST Next-gen Day 2 - Exploration of Alternative Technologies for LSST
Explore the potential enhancements for the LSST survey, including imaging with alternative filters, sensors for the focal plane, and fiber-fed spectroscopy. Discover the considerations for time availability, differential refraction issues, and the sweet spot for an LSST fiber-fed system. The discuss
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Ongoing Studies on Narrow/Wide Band Imaging and Photo-zs
Ongoing studies presented at the Cosmic Visions Meeting focus on the need for precise sample redshift distributions for cosmological inference in imaging surveys. Various photo-z samples and results are discussed, highlighting the importance of deep, multi-band imaging for accurate photo-z estimates
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Cadence for Supernovae in LSST and Dark Energy Hubble Diagrams
This content discusses the cadence for supernovae observations in the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope (LSST) and presents Hubble diagrams related to Supernovae and Dark Energy research. The images and descriptions focus on cosmological aspects, distance moduli, observational strategies, and constrai
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LSST AGN Research Overview
Explore various research tasks in the LSST AGN field, including precursor observations, synergies with other facilities, targeted simulations, R&D of techniques/algorithms, photo-z development for AGNs, and software/database services. Tasks involve data analysis, algorithm development, multi-wavelen
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Spark & MongoDB Integration for LSST Workshop
Explore the use of Spark and MongoDB for processing workflows in the LSST workshop, focusing on parallelism, distribution, intermediate data handling, data management, and distribution methods. Learn about converting data formats, utilizing GeoSpark for 2D indexing, and comparing features with QServ
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