Gravitational Wave Atlas and Gaia DR3 Releases

This page provides a comprehensive list of Gravitational Wave Atlas and Gaia DR3 releases, offering detailed sky maps and frequency-resolved data.

Release Table

Release Name	Description	Size	Link
Expanded Atlas of the Sky in Continuous Gravitational Waves	An expanded atlas providing detailed sky maps for continuous gravitational wave signals computed from data of the third observing run (O3a). Covers frequencies 20–1700 Hz and spindowns of ±5 × 10-10.	1407 GB	View Release
Early Release of the Expanded Atlas of the Sky in Continuous Gravitational Waves	An early version of the expanded atlas, offering preliminary data on continuous gravitational wave signals from O3a in the 20–1500 Hz band. Covers spindowns of ±5 × 10-10.	994 GB	View Release
Frequency-Resolved Atlas of the Continuous Gravitational Wave Sky	A frequency-resolved atlas providing detailed analyses of continuous gravitational wave signals in the 100–700 Hz band. Covers spindowns of ±5 × 10-11.	136 GB	View Release
Frequency Resolved Atlas of Spotlight Binary Search	A frequency-resolved atlas focusing on continuous gravitational wave signals in the 100–700 Hz band. The search targeted sources with substellar companions along the Orion Spur.	1 GB	View Release
Gaia DR3 Data in MVL Format	Gaia DR3 data in MVL format, optimized for convenient analysis and exploration of the Gaia catalog of stars in our Galaxy.	1437 GB	View Release

About These Releases

The Gravitational Wave Atlas releases focus on continuous gravitational wave signals, offering detailed sky maps and frequency-resolved analyses. These datasets are derived from observations made by the LIGO detectors and are provided in the MVL format, which allows for efficient analysis of entire datasets even on systems with limited RAM. To facilitate seamless analysis, we provide both the RMVL R package and the libMVL C library.

The Gaia DR3 release in MVL format includes the complete Gaia catalog of stars in our Galaxy, optimized for streamlined and efficient analysis. Unlike querying data online, this release provides full local access to the dataset, enabling faster and more convenient exploration directly from your computer.

How to Use These Releases

• Download: The datasets are designed for ease of use on both personal notebooks and clusters. For optimal performance, we recommend using a Solid State Drive (SSD). Larger datasets can be efficiently downloaded via BitTorrent.
• Research: Perform full scan analyses or focus on specific regions of interest using the provided atlas data. The MVL format ensures smooth handling of large datasets.
• Data Analysis: Use the included R scripts to explore and analyze the data. The RMVL package simplifies working with MVL files in R. If you are new to R, here is a brief introduction to R.
• Multimessenger Studies: Combine Gravitational Wave Atlas data with other datasets, such as the Gaia DR3 release in MVL format, to conduct comprehensive multimessenger research.