Prompt Imaging of Cosmic Outbursts (PICO) - A Real-time Localisation Pipeline for Fast Radio Transients

Explore a 16-minute conference talk presenting PICO (Prompt Imaging of Cosmic Outbursts), a real-time localization pipeline for fast radio transients. Learn about cutting-edge detection algorithms and data processing techniques designed to rapidly identify and localize mysterious cosmic phenomena such as Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs), magnetars, and other transient radio sources. Discover how this pipeline contributes to the advancement of time-domain astronomy by enabling immediate follow-up observations across multiple wavelengths. Gain insights into the technical challenges of real-time transient detection, the importance of rapid localization for understanding cosmic outbursts, and how such systems support the broader goals of fast radio transient research. Understand the role of automated detection systems in modern astrophysics and their contribution to unraveling the mysteries of these enigmatic cosmic events.