Lunar Occultation Light Curve Modeling by using Bayesian Inference Method
Agus Triono Puri Jatmiko(a*)

a) Observatorium Bosscha, FMIPA, Institut Teknologi Bandung
Jl. Peneropongan Bintang, Lembang, Bandung Barat 40391

*agustriono.pj[at]gmail.com

Abstract

In this work, we present our attempt to develop a code for creating a lunar occultation light curve model by using Bayesian inference method. We describe the mathematical formulae behind the method, our approximation by incorporating a total transmission curve of the telescope and camera system and also a blackbody profile of the occulted stars by the Moon. We also generate synthetic data and test our model to get predetermined parameters.

Keywords: Occultation- Bayesian- Light Curve

Topic: EARTH, ATMOSPHERIC, AND SPACE SCIENCE