Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ***************************************** Using the Translator ======================== * *How do I get started using the translator for my favorite spectrograph?* * *I have an instrument-specific translator question -or- I found a bug in an instrument translator. Who do I reach out to for help?* Translator Applications ======================== * *Can I run a translator locally on my machine?* * *Can I use a translator for solar data? What about calibration data?* * *How does the translator handle different RV algorithms? What if, for example, I want a file that is a stellar template for template matching?* Adding a New Translator to the Data Standard ======================== * *I want to develop a new instrument translator. How do I get started?* * *What does it mean to be compliant with the standard? E.g. Observatory required keywords vs Standard keywords* * *What version of Python should I be using? Is there Python version control?* * *The current data standard doesn’t accommodate a header keyword that is important for my instrument. What do I do?* Change Review Board ======================== * *What is the Change Review Board?* * *How do I submit change requests for the data standard?* * *What is the process for assessing change requests?* * *How often are changes implemented?*