MauveSim: the instrument simulator software for the Mauve mission

Arianna Saba; Fabio Favata; Giorgio Savini; Giovanna Tinetti; Lawrence Bradley; Ian Stotesbury; Marcell Tessenyi

MauveSim: the instrument simulator software for the Mauve mission

Arianna Saba
, Fabio Favata
, Giorgio Savini
, Giovanna Tinetti
, Lawrence Bradley
, Ian Stotesbury
, Marcell Tessenyi

Physics

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Abstract

We present MauveSim, the instrument simulator software for Mauve, the latest mission from Blue Skies Space dedicated to time-domain stellar astronomy. The tool is designed to generate simulated stellar spectra, enabling the assessment of various scientific objectives, as well as determining limiting magnitudes and conducting signal-to-noise (S/N) analyses. MauveSim functions as an end-to-end simulator that takes an input stellar spectrum-either observed or synthetic-and produces a simulated observation based on the instrument's performance and characteristics. The results of MauveSim have been validated against instrument performance data from extensive ground testing campaigns, ensuring that the software reflects the most up-to-date understanding of the payload performance. Accessible to all scientists involved in the mission, MauveSim serves as a crucial tool for target selection and observation planning.

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Publication status	Published - 3 Feb 2025

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astro-ph.IM
astro-ph.SR

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