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Advanced techniques for high resolution spectroscopic observations of cosmic gamma-ray sources

Authors :
Matteson, J. L
Pelling, M. R
Peterson, L. E
Lin, R. P
Anderson, K. A
Pehl, R. H
Hurley, K. C
Vedrenne, G
Sniel, M
Durouchoux, P
Source :
19th Intern. Cosmic Ray Conf - Vol. 3
Publication Year :
1985
Publisher :
United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 1985.

Abstract

An advanced gamma-ray spectrometer that is currently in development is described. It will obtain a sensitivity of 0.0001 ph/sq cm./sec in a 6 hour balloon observation and uses innovative techniques for background reduction and source imaging.

Subjects

Subjects :
Space Radiation

Details

Language :
English
Database :
NASA Technical Reports
Journal :
19th Intern. Cosmic Ray Conf - Vol. 3
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsnas.19850026635
Document Type :
Report