T3.11.4.1: Develop list of cross-matches to run

[Onoddil]

As part of actually running the list of LSST:UK DAC cross-matches we need to develop a list of surveys to create merged catalogues for. These can be several potential combinations:

• LSST-to-external catalogue matches: the main focus of WP 3.11, we need to create a list of appropriate surveys to match LSST to once operations begin and initial surveys are produced for LSST.
• external-to-external catalogue matches: we may want, as part of a more general DAC-value-added product, to produce cross-matches between two ancillary catalogues, to enable further science in the UK astronomy community. Such an example, and our currently "test bed" would be a Gaia-WISE all-sky match, which could be extended to the unWISE dataset.

Note : this list does not need to be solidified until DR1

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• Currently trying to get US feedback on this. No objections yet. At some point a deadline will be set for such feedback.
• So far there is a list of 5 cross-matches. Will work down these in priority.

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13/APR/22

• added preliminary list to the WP3.11 wiki grouped according to priority
• the list may change over time.
• the ticket will close nearer to the actual run-time

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10/AUG/22

• list is longer than can run so will need to be cut down and prioritised.

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24/AUG/22

• expectation is that if RGs ask for more matches than effort available then this will be discussion with IPCs about priorities since there is limited effort.

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05/APR/23

• Tim, Tom, Knut and Aprajita discussing via creating a coordination group for this

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12/SEP/23

• Crossmatch LINCC incubator will influence the cross match list
• Note : this list does not need to be solidified until DR1

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01/AUG/24

• @Onoddil aiming to set up a Rubin crossmatch coordination group

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10/SEP/24

• this has been added to the opportunities register for possible funding