Organization Skill

Organize Measurement Set files into date-based directories and update the product database.

Updated Aug 27, 2026
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/dsa110/dsa110-contimg --skill organization-skill
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Skill: Organization Skill
Source: https://github.com/dsa110/dsa110-contimg/tree/main/backend/.github/skills/organization
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/dsa110/dsa110-contimg --skill organization-skill

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the process of organizing Measurement Set (MS) files into a structured, date-based directory hierarchy, ensuring clarity and manageability for astronomical data.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Automated File Sorting: Sorts MS files into cal, sci, or failed subdirectories based on observation type and processing status.
  • Date-Based Organization: Creates directories for each observation date, improving chronological tracking.
  • Database Integration: Updates a product database with the new file paths for seamless integration with other pipeline stages.
  • Use Case: After a batch of radio astronomy observations are processed, this Skill will automatically move the resulting MS files into their correct locations within the data archive, making them easily discoverable for subsequent analysis.

Quick Start

Use the organization skill to organize the MS file located at /data/raw/observation.ms into the /stage/dsa110-contimg directory.

Frequently Asked Questions about Organization Skill

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I organize Measurement Set files for radio astronomy data pipelines?

Organize Measurement Set files by moving them into a structured, date-based directory hierarchy. This Skill classifies MS files into calibrator, science, or failed subdirectories based on observation type and processing status to ensure data manageability.

How are calibrator and science MS files sorted during data archival?

Calibrator and science MS files are sorted by classifying them into cal, sci, or failed subdirectories based on observation type and processing status. The system then moves each file into its correct location within a structured date-based directory hierarchy.

Can I integrate organized MS file paths into a product database?

Yes, you can integrate organized MS file paths into a product database. The Skill automatically updates the product database with the new file paths for seamless integration with other radio astronomy pipeline stages.

What is the best way to chronologically track radio astronomy observation data?

The best way to chronologically track observation data is by using a date-based directory hierarchy. This Skill creates directories for each observation date, ensuring clear chronological tracking of calibrator and science MS files within the data archive.

Does this MS file organization tool require any specific dependencies to run?

No specific dependencies are required to run this MS file organization tool. It operates independently using included scripts and references to automate file sorting and database integration for radio astronomy data.

Why should I automate MS file organization instead of manually moving astronomy data?

Automating MS file organization prevents manual sorting errors and ensures consistent directory structures. It automatically classifies files as calibrator, science, or failed, and updates the product database, making files easily discoverable for subsequent analysis.