The COS-B experiment and mission
Abstract
The COS-B satellite carries a single experiment, capable of detecting gamma rays with energies greater than 30 MeV to study the spatial, energy, and time characteristics of high-energy radiation of galactic and extragalactic origin. The capability to search for gamma ray pulsations is enhanced by the inclusion in the payload of a proportional counter sensitive of X-rays of 2 to 12 keV. The experiment was calibrated using particle accelerators. The results of these measurements are presented, and the performance of the system in orbit is discussed.
- Publication:
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NASA Conference Publication
- Pub Date:
- 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977NASCP...2...29.
- Keywords:
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- Cos-B Satellite;
- European Space Programs;
- Extraterrestrial Radiation;
- Gamma Rays;
- Satellite Orbits;
- Astrophysics;
- Intergalactic Media;
- Pulsed Radiation;
- Radio Sources (Astronomy);
- X Ray Sources;
- Space Radiation