convert_model_parameter_from_simtel

convert_model_parameter_from_simtel#

Summary#

Convert simulation model parameter from sim_telarray format using the corresponding schema file. Check value, type, and range and write a json file ready to be submitted to the model database.

Command line arguments#

parameter (str, required)

Parameter name (as used in simtools)

simtel_cfg_file (str)

File name of sim_telarray configuration file containing all simulation model parameters.

simtel_telescope_name (str)

Name of the telescope in the sim_telarray configuration file.

telescope (str, optional)

Telescope model name (e.g. LST-1, SST-D, …)

Example#

Extract the num_gains parameter from a sim_telarray configuration file for LSTN-01 and write a json file in the same format as the model parameter database:

simtools-convert-model-parameter-from-simtel \
   --simtel_telescope_name CT1 \
   --telescope LSTN-01 \
   --schema tests/resources/num_gains.schema.yml \
   --simtel_cfg_file tests/resources/simtel_config_test_la_palma.cfg \
   --output_file num_gains.json
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