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GAMCIT: A gamma ray burst detectorThe origin of celestial gamma ray bursts remains one of the great mysteries of modern astrophysics. The GAMCIT Get-Away-Special payload is designed to provide new and unique data in the search for the sources of gamma ray bursts. GAMCIT consists of three gamma ray detectors, an optical CCD camera, and an intelligent electronics system. This paper describes the major components of the system, including the electronics and structural designs.
Document ID
19930003985
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Surka, Derek M. (California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Grunsfeld, John M. (California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Warneke, Brett A. (California Inst. of Tech. Pasadena, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
October 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Goddard Space Flight Center, The 1992 Shuttle Small Payloads Symposium
Subject Category
Space Radiation
Accession Number
93N13173
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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