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FieldPatternEditor
The choice of the field pattern determines the name and the fields in the next panel in which the properties of the field pattern are defined. The available patterns are:
- Point - used for most interferometric observations i.e. where an antenna is stationary whilst integrating.
- Fill - used for fast scanning a rectangular area using a Lissajous figure. Intended for use with a single dish.
- Rectangle - defines an area which will be raster scanned by a telescope, usually a single dish. It can also be used to create a mosaic of single pointings.
- Cross - not currently supported.
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The ALMA OT Team, 2018 Sep 25