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SONGS - A high resolution imaging gamma-ray spectrometer for the Space StationThe overall design and the instrumental features of the Space-Station Observer for Nuclear Gamma-ray Spectroscopy (SONGS) instrument are described. SONGS comprises an array of 19 two-segment n-type Ge detectors, which have the capability of determining the interaction site in either the upper or the lower segment or in both segments. The detectors provide high energy resolution of 1 keV at 100 keV and of 2 keV at 1 MeV. The close-packed Ge sensor array provides a natural sensitivity for the measurement of gamma ray polarization in the 100 keV to 1 MeV energy range, making it possible to obtain information on the structure of the magnetosphere of neutron stars and of the accretion disk of black holes.
Document ID
19900063211
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Nakano, G. H.
(Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. Palo Alto, CA, United States)
Chase, L. F.
(Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. Palo Alto, CA, United States)
Kilner, J. R.
(Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. Palo Alto, CA, United States)
Sandie, W. G.
(Lockheed Research Laboratories Palo Alto, CA, United States)
Fishman, G. J.
(Lockheed Missiles and Space Co. Palo Alto, CA, United States)
Paciesas, W. S.
(NASA Goddard Space Flight Center Greenbelt, MD, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Spacecraft Instrumentation
Meeting Information
Meeting: EUV, X-ray, and Gamma-Ray Instrumentation for Astronomy and Atomic Physics
Location: San Diego, CA
Country: United States
Start Date: August 7, 1989
End Date: August 11, 1989
Accession Number
90A50266
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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