Predict
A LOFAR package for predicting visibilities from sky model components using direct prediction methods.
Overview
This software package enables the prediction of visibility data for LOFAR (LOw-Frequency ARray) observations based on provided sky model components. It implements direct prediction methods for accurate visibility calculations.
Dependencies
Before building the software, ensure you have the following prerequisites installed:
- casacore - Radio astronomy data processing library
- CMake (version 3.0 or higher) - Build system
- Git - Version control system
- C++ compiler supporting C++17 or higher
Building the Software
To build the software, follow these steps:
- Clone the repository
- From the source root directory, run:
cmake -B build .
make -C build
Testing
To verify the installation and run the test suite:
- Generate the build files:
cmake -B build .
- Build and run the tests:
make -C build test
Contributing
Contributions are welcome! Please feel free to submit a Pull Request.
License
Copyright ASTRON 2025 (Apache 2.0 license)