Calibration of the Energetic Gamma-Ray Experiment Telescope (EGRET) for the Compton Gamma-Ray Observatory
Abstract
The calibration of the (EGRET) prior to its launch aboard the Compton Gamma Ray Observatory, the continuing calibration after launch, and instrument-performance results based on calibrations and early postlaunch data, are described. Particular attention is given to the effective area, the annular resolution, and the energy resolution.
- Publication:
-
The Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series
- Pub Date:
- June 1993
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 1993ApJS...86..629T
- Keywords:
-
- Calibrating;
- Gamma Ray Observatory;
- Gamma Ray Telescopes;
- Cosmic Rays;
- Electron Beams;
- Energy Spectra;
- Linear Accelerators;
- Muons;
- Spacecraft Instrumentation;
- ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES;
- SPACE PROBES;
- GAMMA RAYS: OBSERVATIONS;
- INSTRUMENTATION: DETECTORS;
- TELESCOPES