surf_temp

interferopy.tools.surf_temp(freq, rms, theta)[source]

Copmute surface brightness temperature sensitivity in Kelvins. Used to compare radio map sensitivities.

Parameters

  • freq – Observed frequency in GHz.

  • rms – Noise in the map in Jy/beam.

  • theta – Beam FWHM in arcsec. Assumes circular beam.

Returns

Temperature in Kelvins.