Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
A large cosmic ray detector to be flown on Spacelab II is presently under construction at the University of Chicago. The instrument, with a geometric factor of 5 sq m-ster, is designed to measure the elemental composition and the energy spectra of individual cosmic ray nuclei (Li to Fe) from 50 GeV/nucleon to several TeV/nucleon. Plastic scintillators are used for charge determination, and gas Cerenkov and transition radiation detectors for energy measurements. The instrument and its functions are described, and several test results that are important for an optimum design are discussed.
Keywords:
SPACECRAFT INSTRUMENTATION
Type:
International Cosmic Ray Conference; Aug 06, 1979 - Aug 18, 1979; Kyoto; Japan
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