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Observations

The [observe] section configures synthetic observation generation. PROTEUS can compute transit and eclipse depth spectra from the simulated atmospheric state using the PLATON forward model.

The [accretion] section is reserved for late accretion modelling (not yet implemented).

Synthetic observations [observe]

Parameter Type Default Description
synthesis str or none "none" Observation module: platon or none (disabled)

PLATON [observe.platon]

PLATON computes wavelength-dependent transit and eclipse depths from the atmospheric composition and temperature-pressure profile. Three input sources are available:

  • outgas: use the outgassed equilibrium composition only
  • profile: use the full atmospheric T(p) profile from the climate module
  • offchem: use the photochemical composition from VULCAN
Parameter Type Default Description
downsample int 8 Opacity downsample factor (lower = higher spectral resolution, slower)
clip_vmr float 1e-8 Minimum VMR for species inclusion in the calculation

Late accretion [accretion]

Parameter Type Default Description
module str or none none Late accretion module (reserved for future implementation)

See also: Model description