
Nikola Caplar developed a source detection analysis and visualization feature for the lsst-sitcom/sitcomtn-149 difference imaging campaign, focusing on the distribution of detected sources across observing bands and weekly processing runs. Using Python for data analysis and visualization, Nikola incorporated figures and descriptive text to highlight trends at both the bright and faint ends of the magnitude distribution. The work included initial integration of a real-bogus classifier to assess candidate quality, enabling cross-field diagnostic comparisons and supporting data-driven decisions for quality assurance. All contributions were thoroughly documented in LaTeX and managed with robust version control, demonstrating depth in scientific writing and astronomy.

Month: 2024-12 — Delivered a new source detection analysis and visualization feature for the difference imaging campaign in lsst-sitcom/sitcomtn-149. Added figures and descriptive text to show detected sources by observing band and weekly processing runs, with emphasis on the bright and faint ends of the magnitude distribution and initial results from a real-bogus classifier. This work enhances pipeline observability and supports data-driven decisions on observing strategies and QA. Demonstrated Python data analysis and visualization, cross-field diagnostic capabilities, and solid version-control practices (commit 5a1a4e3ad310ad49d97934ee81064f8d41a50965).
Month: 2024-12 — Delivered a new source detection analysis and visualization feature for the difference imaging campaign in lsst-sitcom/sitcomtn-149. Added figures and descriptive text to show detected sources by observing band and weekly processing runs, with emphasis on the bright and faint ends of the magnitude distribution and initial results from a real-bogus classifier. This work enhances pipeline observability and supports data-driven decisions on observing strategies and QA. Demonstrated Python data analysis and visualization, cross-field diagnostic capabilities, and solid version-control practices (commit 5a1a4e3ad310ad49d97934ee81064f8d41a50965).
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