CRUSH

CRUSH is a data reduction and imaging application tailored for specific astronomical cameras. It processes raw observational data by applying calibration steps, such as flat-fielding and atmospheric correction, to produce usable images from sensor output. The software is primarily utilized in professional or academic astronomical research settings where specialized hardware integration is required to handle the high-volume data streams generated by these imaging devices.

The application functions through a command-line interface, allowing users to script and automate the reduction pipeline for large datasets. It handles the conversion of raw detector signals into calibrated astronomical maps, accounting for instrument-specific noise and signal characteristics. CRUSH is developed for Linux systems and is released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license, providing researchers with the ability to modify and adapt the processing algorithms to suit specific observational requirements.