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Application of Compressive Sensing to Gravitational Microlensing Experiments

Korde-Patel, Asmita·Barry, Richard K.·Mohsenin, Tinoosh
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Compressive Sensing is an emerging technology for data compression and simultaneous data acquisition. This is an enabling technique for significant reduction in data bandwidth, and transmission power and hence, can greatly benefit spaceflight instruments. We apply this process to detect exoplanets via gravitational microlensing. We experiment with various impact parameters that describe microlensing curves to determine the effectiveness and uncertainty caused by Compressive Sensing. Finally, we describe implications for spaceflight missions.

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Korde-Patel, Asmita, Barry, Richard K., Mohsenin, Tinoosh. 2016-10-20. Application of Compressive Sensing to Gravitational Microlensing Experiments. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/20160014545

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