ASTROPHYSICS AND COSMOLOGY

Exoplanet Detection Signal Classifier.

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Classifies exoplanet detection signal plausibility from method, periodicity, noise, stellar activity and follow-up evidence.

Version 3.1 Prototype Protected engine Exoplanet signal plausibility card
PURPOSE

Decision supported.

Classifies exoplanet detection signal plausibility from method, periodicity, noise, stellar activity and follow-up evidence.

Intended user

research, assurance and technical review teams

Output status

Preliminary outputHuman review requiredNot certification
USE CASES

Where this instrument fits.

  • Triage exoplanet candidate signals
  • Identify confounders
  • Plan follow-up observations
  • Document detection-method assumptions
INPUTS

Required input fields.

  • Detection method (required): Transit, Radial velocity, Direct imaging, Microlensing
  • Periodicity evidence (required): Weak or unknown, Partial, Strong and evidenced
  • Noise characteristics (required): Low noise, Moderate, High noise
  • Stellar activity confounder (required): Low, Medium, High
  • Follow-up evidence (required): Weak or unknown, Partial, Strong and evidenced
  • Transit depth ppm or RV amplitude proxy (required)

Data handling: this interface uses the L2ET protected same-origin instrument engine. Do not enter confidential, regulated, privileged, incident, medical or sensitive operational data.

METHOD

Decision Tree logic.

Combines method, periodicity, noise, stellar activity and follow-up evidence to classify plausibility and confounders.

Source families

exoplanet detection methodsobservational confounders

Assumptions

  • Only a high-level classifier.
  • Raw light curves or RV time series are not analyzed.
  • False positives require domain-specific vetting.
INTERACTIVE INSTRUMENT

Exoplanet signal plausibility card.

Use the controls below to generate a preliminary artifact. The output is intentionally bounded and requires human review.

OUTPUT ARTIFACT

Exoplanet signal plausibility card.

The generated artifact includes findings, assumptions, limitations, recommended next actions and exportable structured output.

Export options

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EXAMPLE

Example input and output.

Example input

Transit signal with partial periodicity, moderate noise and high stellar activity.

Example output

Outputs plausible-but-confounded class and follow-up observation recommendations.

LIMITATIONS

What this tool does not do.

  • Does not confirm exoplanets.
  • Does not process observational data.
  • Does not replace peer-reviewed validation.

This instrument does not provide legal, medical, cryptographic, engineering, regulatory or compliance certification.

RELATED METHOD

Method and workflow links.

Read the family method note for assumptions, output artifacts, update policy and review boundaries.

Open methodology Open family

CHANGELOG

Version history.

  • v3.1 - Research-grade instrument template, method notes, assumptions, limitations, example and export actions added.
  • Last updated: 2026-05-27.
  • Maturity state: Prototype.