WAM related tools in HEADAS

There are currently 7 tools used for the WAM data analysis (HEADAS version 6.10) (Table 1.2). You should use no earlier than version 6.9 of HEADAS software because some bugs are found in older versions. Please note that deadtime corrections for TH light curves and spectra are supported in hxdmkbstlc and hxdmkbstspec. Correction tools are being tested by the WAM team.

Table 1.2: WAM tools in the HEADAS package

Tool names	Roles
hxdbsttime	Time assignment for the BST data
hxdmkbstlc	Creation of a light curve (PH and TH data) from BST data
hxdmkbstspec	Creation of an energy spectrum (PH and TH data) from BST data
hxdwambstid	Creation of a BST ID table from the TRN data
hxdwamtime	Time assignment for the TRN data
hxdmkwamlc	Creation of a light curve (PH data) from TRN data
hxdmkwamspec	Creation of an energy spectrum (PH data) from TRN data
hxdbstjudge	Search for a burst in the light curve FITS

Table 1.3: Support of light curves and spectra with deadtime corrections in version 6.9

data	type	LC or SPEC	tool names	support of deadtime correction
BST	PH	LC	hxdmkbstlc	yes
		SPEC	hxdmkbstspec	yes
	TH	LC	hxdmkbstlc	yes (not verified)
		SPEC	hxdmkbstspec	no
TRN	PH	LC	hxdmkwamlc	yes
		SPEC	hxdmkwamspec	yes