RadioAstronomySoftwareGroup / RadioAstronomySoftwareGroup/pyuvdata

Should UVData.get_pols return "xx", "yy" instead of "nn" and "ee" for e.g. HERA?

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Description

With recent changes to support feed angles and telescope mounts and deprecate x_orientation, it's not clear what is most appropriate.

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Research direction

Start at the UVData.get_pols entry point and review the recent feed-angle and telescope-mount changes, including the deprecation of x_orientation. Determine the intended polarization labels for HERA and define what behavior should replace the current "nn" and "ee" values; the issue is complete once that decision is implemented and verified.

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Assessment

Tech stack
python
Domain
data
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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