Detection of point sources with spark chamber gamma-ray telescopesThe sensitivity of cross correlation and maximum likelihood, two methods under consideration by the EGRET team for detecting point sources, is analyzed numerically. Cross correlation is found to be 9 +/- 2 percent more sensitive than maximum likelihood.
Document ID
19930041040
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Mattox, J. R. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1991
Publication Information
Publication: In: High energy gamma-ray astronomy; Proceedings of the International Conference, Ann Arbor, MI, Oct. 2-5, 1990 (A93-25001 08-93)