Bibcode
Migaszewski, C.; Nowak, G.
Bibliographical reference
EAS Publications Series, Volume 42, 2010, pp.153-159
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2010
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Description
We present a method for the analysis of radial velocity (RV)
measurements, in the context of searching for planets around
chromospherically active stars. We assume that the observed RV signal is
induced by the reflex motion of the star as well as by distortions of
spectral line profiles, measured by the Bisector Velocity Span (BVS).
The RVs are fitted with a Keplerian planetary model complemented by a
correction term that is linearly dependent on the BVS. The BVS
represents the stellar activity contribution to the observed RV. The
coefficient of this linear dependence is an additional free parameter of
the model. This approach differs from methods in the literature, which
make usage of the BVS measurements before or after fitting the planetary
model. We test the method on a simulated data set of a 1-planet
configuration. The results are compared with the outcomes of algorithms
found in the literature.