[evlatests] Correctness of Switched Power Corrections

[Vivek Dhawan]

1. The reference pointing and switched power issues are orthogonal, though
    both affect the flux accuracy.

2. Any observation that does include a flux calibrator can be used as a test,
    in AIPS and now in CASA. Skeptics and believers alike can try it.

3. I agree that we are not ready to dispense with flux calibrator scans for
    general users.


Claire Chandler wrote:
> Hi Rick,
> 
> The flux density runs are observed in a very special way, with frequent 
> reference pointing scans.  I would like to see an analysis of the accuracy 
> obtained by just applying the switched power corrections for more standard 
> observations, with reference pointing done every 40-45 mins for the 
> target/phase calibrator.
> 
> Until we understand the accuracy this gives we should not tell any users 
> that they can get by without observing a flux density calibrator.
> 
> Claire
>