Data Processing and Management

What formats will be available to download the spectra?
The data products will be made available internally and through the 4MOST Public Archive (4PA). In both cases, and depending on the level of granted access,...
Thu, 18 Apr, 2019 at 9:14 AM
What type of data will be produced?
Many different types of data will be produced at different levels of 4MOST operations. These include but are not limited to: The target lists that are use...
Wed, 24 Apr, 2019 at 9:47 AM
Can a Community survey make use of the Consortium survey's reduction and analysis pipelines?
There is a distinction between the participating and non-participating Community Surveys.  The participating Surveys have to contribute resources to the...
Wed, 24 Apr, 2019 at 9:49 AM
Are individual science, flat and calibration exposures accessible?
Yes, these will be available to surveys and include: Raw FITS frames containing calibration and science data which will be produced at the telescope toget...
Wed, 6 Feb, 2019 at 4:03 PM
How can I get an account for accessing the archive?
Since there will be different levels of access to data, this will depend on the individual use case. The worldwide community can seek access to 4MOST data o...
Thu, 18 Apr, 2019 at 9:14 AM
How long after observations will the reduced spectra become available?
This depends on the type of engagement and participation in 4MOST and the corresponding  level of access to different data products at different stages of 4...
Thu, 18 Apr, 2019 at 9:15 AM