Left column: differences between the atmospheric parameters from spectral indices and from the literature for the ELODIE test sample as a function of S/N pixel−1. Right column: internal uncertainties of our method as a function of S/N pixel−1. The panels, symbols, and lines have the same meaning as in Figure 10. Note, however, that the scales are different and no distinctions based on V magnitude are made. The differences between the two sets of atmospheric parameters and the internal uncertainties of the spectral indices method significantly increase for S/N < 200–250.