Abstract
HETE-2 (High Energy Transient Explorer-2) has made remarkable observations of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) since HETE-2 was launched in October, 2000. HETE-2 can perform the prompt notification of gamma-ray bursts with onboard computer and ground receiving system. The concept of data processing system of HETE-2 is contrived to follow a short bursting astronomical objects such as gamma-ray bursts. HETE-2 is the first small satellite which has achieved a prompt alert system of gamma-ray burst locations calculated by onboard computer. Thus researchers of gamma-ray bursts can access the accurate location of bursts observed with HETE-2 through internet. HETE-2 has observed many gamma-ray bursts alerted their locations; i.e., a few to several bursts every month. Thus, optical, radio and X-ray observatories have made follow-up observations promptly. As a result a considerable number of optical transients are discovered and then their detailed observations are made. In this paper we report a unique concept of HETE-2, a gamma-ray observation satellite and some remarkable results obtained by HETE-2.
Original language | English (US) |
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Title of host publication | International Astronautical Federation - 56th International Astronautical Congress 2005 |
Pages | 2092-2098 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Volume | 3 |
State | Published - 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | International Astronautical Federation - 56th International Astronautical Congress 2005 - Fukuoka, Japan Duration: Oct 17 2005 → Oct 21 2005 |
Other
Other | International Astronautical Federation - 56th International Astronautical Congress 2005 |
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Country/Territory | Japan |
City | Fukuoka |
Period | 10/17/05 → 10/21/05 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Space and Planetary Science
- Aerospace Engineering