2. Basic Concepts

The modelling strategy of GBKFIT can be described using a series of concepts which are explained in the next sections.

2.1. Data models

  • Image
  • Spectral cube
  • Moment maps
  • Long-slit spectra

2.2. Galaxy models

  • 2D Intensity
  • 3D Intensity
  • 2D Kinematics
  • 3D Kinematics

2.2.1. Components

  • The smooth disk
  • The Monte Carlo disk

2.2.2. Traits

2.3. Fitters

2.3.1. Least-Squares

2.3.2. Swarm Intelligence

2.3.3. Markov Chain Monte Carlo

2.3.4. Nested Sampling

2.4. Drivers

2.4.1. Host

2.4.2. CUDA