The solar X-ray/cosmic gamma-ray burst experiment aboard ULYSSES
Cline, T.; Hurley, K.; Sommer, M.; Boer, M.; Niel, M.; Atteia, J. -L.; Cotin, F.; Kane, S.; Henoux, J. -C.; Lowes, P.
United States, France, Germany, Netherlands
Abstract
The scientific objectives of the Ulysses solar X-ray/cosmic gamma-ray burst experiment, and the unique features of the Ulysses mission which will help to achieve them are described. After a discussion of the special design constraints imposed by the mission, the sensor systems, consisting of two CsI scintillators and two Si surface barrier detectors covering the energy range 5-150 keV are described. Their operating modes and inflight performance are also given.