Solar X-Ray/Cismic Gamma-Ray Burst Experiment

We describe 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. After a discussion of the special design constraints imposed by the mission, we describe the sensor systems, consisting of two CsI scintillators and two Si surface barrier detectors covering the energy range 5 keV-150 keV. Their operating modes and inflight performance are also given.

(Abstract from: K. Hurley et al., Astron. Astrophys. Suppl. Ser. 92, 401-410, 1992)

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