[Mne_analysis] generate_sparse_stc dipole orientation?

[Alexandre Gramfort]

hi,

>     Does anyone know the dipole orientation used by generate_sparse_stc?

the normal to the cortex.

> I am trying to test the performance of the sparse localizers by simulating a
> known system at a small number of dipoles, projecting them onto the sensor
> array via apply_forward, and then resolving the known system. I don't know
> what I should expect the solved dipole orientations to be, or how to set up
> the localizer accordingly.

let me know if you need help.

Alex