Chair: Vadim Burwitz, Co-chair: Takashi Okajima
Scope
The primary objective of the working group (WG) is to develop a comprehensive calibration baseline that will serve as a foundation for future missions. This entails performing ground calibration, which is essential for making precise predictions regarding the instruments’ performance once they are in orbit. To reinforce the reliability of the calibration data, the WG focuses on independent verification of the ground measurements obtained from various testing facilities. This multi-facility approach not only enhances the overall confidence in the calibration results but also allows for a more thorough assessment of the instruments’ performance.
Furthermore, fostering a robust understanding of cross-calibration techniques among the different ground calibration facilities is critical. This enables the sharing of resources and expertise, which can help distribute the workload effectively. By establishing standardized procedures and best practices across these facilities, the working group aims to ensure consistency and accuracy in future calibrations, ultimately resulting in improved mission outcomes and enhanced scientific data collection.
Goals
- X-ray test facilities: Cross-calibration using a reference optic
- Ray-Tracing Packages: Cross-check with reference optical model
- Analysis methods: Verify using a master data set
- New Missions: guide ground calibration plans
Members
Vadim Burwitz (MPE, Chair), Takashi Okajima (GSFC, co-Chair), Yusa Wang (IHEP), Herman Marshall (MIT), Kristin Madsen (GSFC), Michael Freyberg (MPE), Yuxuan Zhu (IHEP), Xiongtao Yang (IHEP), Zijian Zhao (IHEP), Peter Friedrich (MPE), Bianca Salmaso (OAB) … further members welcome.
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