[fitsbits] Format for multi-readout, multi-amplifier data

[Saskia Prins]

Dear FITSbits-readers,

What would be reasonably standard formats for multi-readout,
multi-amplifier data? 

In this case a 4-amplifier near-IR array in non-destructive read-out mode,
used both for imaging and spectroscopy?

The observers are unlikely to appreciate N_amp * N_readout extensions,
although this is the preferred format I guess from the FITS point of view.

Are there other formats in use, which allow for different amplifier
characteristics and are observer-friendly at the same time?


Best regards,

Saskia Prins 

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Saskia Prins                                     
Nordic Optical Telescope
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