enumeration DataSource

The defined categories that specify where the spectral data originally came from.

Values

• survey - A survey dataset, which typically covers some region of observational parameter space in a uniform fashion, with as complete as possible coverage in the region of parameter space observed.

• pointed - A pointed observation of a particular astronomical object or field. Typically, these are instrumental observations taken as part of some PI observing program. The data quality and characteristics may be variable, but the observations of a particular object or field may be more extensive than for a survey.

• custom - Data which has been custom processed, e.g., as part of a specific research project.

• theory - Theory data, or any data generated from a theoretical model, for example a synthetic spectrum.

• artificial - Artificial or simulated data. This is similar to theory data but need not be based on a physical model, and is often used for testing purposes.