AIPS++ change proposal: Introduction of subtables in the MeasurementSet

T.J. Cornwell, NRAO

• Contents
• Statement of goals
• Proposed changes
• Proposed Implementation
• Rationale
• Expected Impact
• Required Documentation Changes
• Details
• MS layout
  • MAIN table: Coordinates, Data, pointers and Flags
  • ARRAY: Array characteristics
  • ANTENNA: antenna characteristics
  • FEED: Feed characteristics
  • SYSCAL: System calibration
  • SOURCE: Source information
  • FIELD: Field positions for each source
  • FREQUENCY: Frequency setup information
  • OBSERVATION: Observating information
  • OBSERVATION_LOG: log information
  • WEATHER: weather station information
  • FLAG: flag information
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