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Calibration of the Energetic Gamma-Ray Experiment Telescope (EGRET) for the Compton Gamma-Ray ObservatoryThe 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.
Document ID
19930054502
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Reprint (Version printed in journal)
External Source(s)
doi:10.1086/191793
Authors
Thompson, D. J. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Bertsch, D. L. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Fichtel, C. E. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Hartman, R. C. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Hofstadter, R. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Hughes, E. B. (Stanford Univ. CA, United States)
Hunter, S. D. (NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Hughlock, B. W. (Grumman Aerospace Corp. Bethpage, NY, United States)
Kanbach, G. (Max-Planck-Inst. fuer Extraterrestrische Physik Garching, Germany)
Kniffen, D. A. (Hampden-Sydney College VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 16, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1993
Publication Information
Publication: Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series
Volume: 86
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0067-0049
Subject Category
Spacecraft Instrumentation
Accession Number
93A38499
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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