Contents

1. SUMMARY

2. DATA PROCESSING
     2.1.   Raw Data ..................................... Description of the XMM-OM Observation Data Files
     2.2.   Bad Pixels .................................... Constructing a cosmetic quality map
     2.3.   Flatfielding ................................... Removing large scale sensitivity variations
     2.4.   Fixed-Pattern Correction .............. Redistributing modulo-8 fixed pattern
     2.5.   Source Detection .......................... Locating discrete sources in the image
     2.6.   Photometry ................................... Source magntiude conversion
     2.7.   Astrometry .................................... Computing Source coordinates
     2.8.   Quality Flagging ........................... Flagging potential data issues
     2.9.   Source Collation ........................... Combining source tables

3. DATA SELECTION

4. SOURCE PROPERTIES
     4.1.   Filters .......................................... Qualities of the XMM-OM filter set
     4.2.   Source Detections ....................... Fidelity of the source detection algorithm
     4.3.   Astrometry ................................... Accuracy of XMM-OM astromerty and the astrometric correction
     4.4.   Sky Coverage .............................. Area of the survey and pointing distribution
     4.5.   Time Sampling ............................. Multiple exposures and repointings
     4.6.   Photometry .................................. Photometric accuracy
     4.7.   Colours ........................................ Source colour comparisons and modeling
     4.8.   Quality Flags ................................ Accuracy of the quality algorithms, frequency of quality issues
     4.9.   Extended Sources ........................ Extended source statistics
     4.10. Source Redshifts .......................... Redshift statistics
    

5. FILE FORMAT
     5.1. Source Table ................................. XMM-OM SUSS catalogue
         5.1.1. Primary Extension ................... Empty structure
         5.1.2. Source Extension .................... Table of source properties
         5.1.3. Observation Extension ............ Table of pointing characteristics

6. KNOWN ISSUES

7. FEEDBACK

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