Data Analysis using the MEGARA pipeline 

Please read the MEGARA Cookbook at the MEGARA project webpage.

Monday, September 3 (3pm-6pm)

3-4:30pm: Exposure Time Calculator  (ETC; GTC link)
             (30 min presentation + 1h hands-on)
             Speaker: Armando Gil de Paz
             Hands-on support: África Castillo-Morales / Marisa García Vargas

Goal: During this hands-on session we will introduce to the audience the use 
of the online Exposure Time Calculator of MEGARA. This tool is run from the 
GTC servers and can be used to prepare the Phase 1 of GTC proposals. It allows 
to estimate the expected S/N as a function of wavelength for each spectral 
setup and mode of MEGARA under different observing conditions. 
Requirements: Web browser (Google Chrome and Firefox are strongly recommended). 
If there is time we will also give some instructions to use the Phase 2 of the 
MEGARA proposal preparation.

4:30-6pm: Fiber MOS Assignment Tool (FMAT; code at GTC; configuration files available here)
             (30 min presentation + 1h hands-on)
             Speaker: Pedro Gómez-Álvarez
             Hands-on support: África Castillo-Morales / Armando Gil de Paz

Goal: During this session we will demonstrate the use of the Fiber-MOS Assignment 
Tool (or FMAT) in order to prepare and optimize the MOS observations with the 
MEGARA instrument. This tool is accesible at the GTC web. Sample input and output 
files will be also provided during the hands-on session. The FMAT allows to 
automatically assign sources to each and all of the 92 MEGARA robotic positioners 
based on proximity and priorities set by the user in the corresponding input 
catalogue file. Requirements: Java compatible machine (the code is distributed 
as a standalone Java tool). This (java) tool should be initially executed with 
internet connection in order to allow updating the configuration files available 
at the GTC servers.