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Table 2

Calibration dependency.

Parameter Dependency

Linespread function mirror PSF
gratings alignment
gratings scattering
particle contamination of the optics
(causes additional scattering)
pointing reconstruction accuracy

Wavelength scale grating dispersion parameters
mirror – grating assembly alignment
focal plane camera position
CCD positions in the camera
stability of optical bench
pointing reconstruction accuracy

Effective area mirror effective area
geometrical overlap gratings/mirrors
grating efficiency
CCD quantum efficiency
   CCD molecular contamination
   CCD “absorption” layers (filters)
   CCD thickness
   event pattern processing
CCD redistribution
   read-out noise
   CCD dark current
   charge transfer inefficiency
   X-ray event pattern
exposure
   satellite pointing
   CCD cosmetic defects
   particle background
data selections

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