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SPECTRUM-X-GAMMA
SODART OBSERVER'S GUIDE
VERSION 1.0 January 21, 1999
U.S. Spectrum-X-Gamma Coordination Facility
Smithsonian Institution Astrophysical Observatory
60 Garden St., Cambridge, MA 02138
Contents
List of Figures
List of Tables
Editor's Note
Introduction
Observing constraints
Limitations on Targets of Opportunity
Satellite constraints
Instrument Constraints
Stellar X-ray Polarimeter Constraints
Silicon X-ray Array Constraints
Attitude Pointing Constraints
Viewing Constraints
Determining SXG Viewing Opportunities
The SODART Mirror Modules (MM)
Introduction
Effective Area and Telescope Vignetting
Point Response and Encircled Energy Functions
The High Energy and Low Energy Proportional Counters (HEPC/LEPC)
Summary Description
Observing Modes and Data Formats
Calibration
Determining the Feasibility of HEPC/LEPC Observations
Background
Estimating HEPC/LEPC Count Rates
Simulating HEPC/LEPC Spectra
Detection of Point Sources
The Objective Crystal Spectrometer (OXS)
Instrument Description
Operating Modes
Scientific Objectives
Determining the Feasibility of OXS Observations
Background
Detection of Spectral Lines
The Silicon X-ray Array (SIXA)
Instrument Description
Entrance Window
Cooler and Electronics
Time Resolution
Spatial Resolution
Operating Modes
Scientific Objectives
Determining the Feasibility of SIXA Observations
Background
Estimating SIXA Count Rates
Simulating SIXA Spectra
Detection of Point Sources
Detection of Spectral Lines
The Stellar X-ray Polarimeter (SXRP)
Instrument Description
Scientific Objectives
Operating Modes
Calibration Programs
Requirements on Operations
Operation Requirements on Other Instruments
Instrument Performance and Sensitivity
Focal Plane X-ray Detectors (KFRD)
Instrument Description
Design of the MWPC
Calibration Programs
Scientific Objectives and Feasibility of KFRD Observations
About this document ...
Tomas P. Girnius
1999-01-21
