Astro-TipTop Services
A modular toolkit for PSF simulation and analysis
Welcome to Astro-TipTop Services!
A dedicated website for the presentation, documentation, and dissemination of Astro-TipTop services based on the TipTop algorithm. The site provides easy access to the source code, usage examples, and technical documentation.
TipTop is an innovative tool designed to simplify the prediction of Adaptive Optics (AO) system performance, which is heavily influenced by factors such as the availability of Natural Guide Stars (NGSs) and atmospheric conditions like seeing, Cn2, and windspeed. Understanding the Point Spread Function (PSF) is crucial for scientific observations using AO, as the PSF exhibits complex spatial, spectral, and temporal variability.
By predicting how the AO PSF will behave, TipTop helps researchers optimize their AO systems and improve the accuracy of their scientific observations. Whether you're working with a specific AO system or exploring different atmospheric scenarios, TipTop offers a simple yet powerful tool to enhance your understanding and predictions of AO performance.
Reference: https://doi.org/10.48550/arXiv.2101.06486
Powered by the core TipTop algorithm, Astro-TipTop offers several advanced features tailored for different needs:
PSF Simulation (standard way of using TipTop), Asterism selection, PSF Fitting / PSF Extrapolation , and PSF-R service.
Building on TipTop’s core PSF delivery, each feature provides specialized functionality for advanced and diverse applications.
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TipTop | Core Functionality
This represents the standard way of using TipTop : a fast algorithm developed to enable AO PSF prediction for any existing AO observing modes (Single-Conjugate-AO, Laser-Tomographic-AO, Multi-Conjugate-AO, Ground-Layer-AO) and any atmospheric conditions. It forms the foundation of the TipTop framework.
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Astro-TipTop Features
Astro-TipTop Services offers a suite of advanced features, all powered by the core TipTop framework. Each feature builds on TipTop’s fast algorithm for AO PSF prediction, extending its capabilities to meet a variety of scientific and technical needs.
Explore the available features here.
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Astro-TipTop Support
Need help with Astro-TipTop?
Our support team ready to assist you. Whether you're facing installation issues, running simulations, or have any general questions about the software, we are here to help.