for the selected configuration,, and
(S/N), compute:
S = expected signal due to the Zodiacal light.
K = for a point source, or 1
for an extended source. This factor takes into account the size of
the PSF. It assumes that the point source flux is spread uniformly
over pixels.
s = expected signal due to the source.
= function of S and (see section
).
= function of S and (see section
).
.
= .
Then solve for :