The solar X-ray/cosmic gamma-ray burst experiment aboard ULYSSES
Abstract
The scientific objectives of the Ulysses solar X-ray/cosmic gamma-ray burst experiment, and the unique features of the Ulysses mission which will help to achieve them are described. After a discussion of the special design constraints imposed by the mission, the sensor systems, consisting of two CsI scintillators and two Si surface barrier detectors covering the energy range 5-150 keV are described. Their operating modes and inflight performance are also given.
- Publication:
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Astronomy and Astrophysics Supplement Series
- Pub Date:
- January 1992
- Bibcode:
- 1992A&AS...92..401H
- Keywords:
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- Gamma Ray Bursts;
- Solar Cosmic Rays;
- Solar X-Rays;
- Spaceborne Experiments;
- Ulysses Mission;
- Digital Electronics;
- Mission Planning;
- Satellite-Borne Instruments;
- Solar Flares;
- Spacecraft Instrumentation