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Obs Id

NAME

tools/obs_id.pro - returns the observation entry for a burst in minbar

USAGE

id2 = obs_id( id [ ,/index ] [ ,/nolookup ] )

DESCRIPTION

This function takes as an argument one or more entry numbers corresponding to bursts in the minbar db, and returns the corresponding observation entry in minbar-obs in which the burst was found.

The routine relies on an index file for speed which can be regenerated if necessary.

ARGUMENTS (SWITCHES/FLAGS)

index
Regenerate the index file (obs_id.idx, saved in the !minbar_root directory).

nolookup
When set, forces a query of the database directly, rather than using the lookup table.

EXAMPLES

1. print, obs_id(140)
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BUGS

Please report problems to duncan.galloway@monash.edu

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