Solving for the Orbital Elements of Binary Systems using Markov Chain Monte Carlo Simulations

Kyle Mede

kylemede@astron.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp

ADI/LOCI Reduced Direct Imaging

HR 8799

Measurable Values From Direct Imaging

Required Orbital Elements

Future/Current Work

Finish RV and DI verifications Figure out correlation issues Finalize results of Tau Boo B and publish

Skemer 2012

Doppler EffectRadial Velocity

Planet's Orbit Compatible with Circular

Finding Best Fit & Ideal Step Sizes

Tau Boo Companion Orbital Solutions