SMTN-002: Calculating LSST limiting magnitudes and SNR
Abstract
This technote documents the various m5 calculation tools and provides some summary information to facilitate calculating SNR and m5 values. The throughput curves used for this analysis are from v1.9 of the syseng_throughput repo, which includes the "triple silver" mirror coatings, and as-measured mirror, filter and lens throughputs.
Publication details
- Journal / source
- DOE SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory Repository
- Publication date
- 11 August 2026
- Document type
- Dataset