= process_fits =

== Description ==

This program
 * reads a FITS image file
 * extracts relevant information from the header
 * adds a record to the [[make_sumfiles.in]] file
 * adds a raw 8- or 16- bit image to the [[IMAGEFILES]] directory

The 12-character picture name consists of a one-character camera identifier, a 9-character ephemeris time, and a two-character filter identifier.

=== Required Files ===
 * FITS image file - Name is provided as part of standard input.

=== Outputs ===
 * a row for the image is appended to [[make_sumfiles.in]]
 * raw 16- or 18-bit image(s) are stored to [[IMAGEFILES]] directory

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== Using process_fits ==

Here is a sample of the standard input:

{{{
P599482141F2.FITS
}}}

 (./) do we need to include anything showing display or other outputs??

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''(Compiled by KD)''

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