Validation material for calibration release:

Models

• compare model open loop gain against measurement, with model/data ratio out to several kHz; minimize residuals in magnitude and phase with the unity gain frequency and time-delay parameters, respectively.  Clearly define this comparison (e.g. define frequency range and use standard script)
  
• further adjust, if necessary G_0 such that alpha and gamma factors have null imaginary parts
• when updating IFO parameter files, include comment on pedigree of measurement, and include  an elog pointer
• tag the release of the calibration and products under CVS, with the format "Sm_Vn_?_?"
  

ASCII reference functions

• compare propogated model output to Autocalibrator
• naming convention appropriate?  comment fields appropriate?
• WriteCalFiles should include "test" flag to write out files to temp directory for validations
• reproduce all ASCII files under CVS, check with diff function
  

ASCII factor files

• ensure factors alpha and gamma are real and unity at reference time
• naming convention appropriate?  comment fields appropriate?

Frame versions of reference functions

• ensure reference functions in frames match ASCII ones
  
• naming convention appropriate?  comment fields appropriate?
• check md5 checksums after submission to CVS
  

Frame versions of factors

• ensure alpha and gamma factors in frames match ASCII ones
• naming convention appropriate?  comment fields appropriate?
• check md5 checksums after submission to CVS
  

Validation of search group cal usage

• check on LAL calibration code: When a tagged calibration version is available from CVS, the chairs of DASWG and the Calibration team will be responsible to check that LALUpdateResponse() performs correctly and tag with the calibration release tag once that test is satisfied
• search groups should use their search-specific calibration method to replicate the official strains, as validation on that method
• search groups should use their search-specific calibration method to replicate the official sample propagated response function(s). These propagated response functions will be produced for validation/comparison by the search groups; write Matlab script to do this
• ensure signs of calibration appropriate via pulsar and stochastic injections
  
• cal team rep should attend a search review meeting and vet calibration procedure?