Publication Date:
2019-07-13
Description:
BATSE, one of four experiments on the Gamma Ray Observatory (GRO), is expected to provide the most sensitive observations of gamma-ray bursts yet obtained, as well as to provide long-term monitoring of hard X-ray and low-energy gamma-ray emission from bright pulsating sources, transients, and solar flares. Eight uncollimated modules, positioned at the corners of the spacecraft to provide an unobstructed view of the sky, detect sources by various techniques based on time variability. Use of detectors with anisotropic response allows location of gamma-ray bursts to be determined to an accuracy of about 1 deg using BATSE data alone. The completed BATSE underwent intensive testing and calibration prior to its delivery in October 1988.
Keywords:
SPACECRAFT INSTRUMENTATION
Type:
EUV, X-ray, and Gamma-Ray Instrumentation for Astronomy and Atomic Physics; Aug 07, 1989 - Aug 11, 1989; San Diego, CA; United States
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