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PyWiFeS Data Reduction
This page details the algorithms and techniques employed in PyWiFeS data reduction procedures. For details on how to actually run the reduction script, see the main documentation page. For the ordered list of reduction steps in the default reduction script, see the default reduction steps page.
Image Pre-Processing
overscan subtraction, bias subtraction, bad pixel cleanup
Wavelength Solution
line finding, optical model, stability
Flat-fielding
flat-cleanup, response function calc
Flux Calibration
links to stdstar catalogs…
