THE FITS IMAGE EXTENSION

Authors
PONZ JD THOMPSON RW MUNOZ JR
Citation
Jd. Ponz et al., THE FITS IMAGE EXTENSION, Astronomy & Astrophysics. Supplement series, 105(1), 1994, pp. 53-55
Citations number
6
Categorie Soggetti
Astronomy & Astrophysics
Journal title
Astronomy & Astrophysics. Supplement series → ACNP
ISSN journal
03650138
Volume
105
Issue
1
Year of publication
1994
Pages
53 - 55
Database
ISI
SICI code
0365-0138(1994)105:1<53:TFIE>2.0.ZU;2-D
Abstract
The Flexible Image Transport System (FITS) image extension provides a convenient means of storing two or more related but not necessarily id entical multidimensional arrays in a single file. It conforms to the g uidelines and rules for generalized FITS extensions and is structured in a manner identical to that of a primary header and data unit; there by making it simple to interpret and compatible with existing FITS rea ders. The structure of the image extension and its potential uses are discussed.