solpolpy.alpha#

Functions related to constructing an alpha array for transformation.

Attributes#

ALPHA_FUNCTIONS

Functions#

radial_north(shape)

An alpha array oriented north.

Module Contents#

solpolpy.alpha.radial_north(shape)[source]#

An alpha array oriented north.

Parameters:

shape (tuple[int, int]) – how big the array should be

Returns:

alpha array used in calculations

Return type:

np.ndarray

Notes

  • assumes solar north is up

  • assumes polarizer 0 is along solar north axis

  • creates radial polarization map

  • angles increase in counterclockwise direction

solpolpy.alpha.ALPHA_FUNCTIONS#