The small satellite "Tsubame" for polarimetry of GRBs

T. Toizumi*, K. Kawakami, K. Tokoyoda, T. Enomoto, Y. Yatsu, N. Kawai, T. Nakamori, J. Kataoka, S. Kubo

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Abstract

"Tsubame" is a university-built small satellite mission that measures polarization of hard X-ray photons (30-100 keV) from gamma-ray bursts (GRB) using azimuthal angle anisotropy of Compton scattering. The satellite is intended for a piggy-back launch on the H-IIA rocket. It uses Control moment gyros to quickly orient itself to GRBs within 15 seconds from triggers. We are now developing the engineering model of the two detector systems on Tsubame, the polarimeter and the bust monitor. In this paper, we present an overview of the Tsubame mission, and detail of development of engineering model of our polarimeter and burst monitor.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGamma Ray Bursts 2010, GRB 2010
Pages435-437
Number of pages3
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2011 Sept 12
EventGamma Ray Bursts 2010, GRB 2010 - Annapolis, MD, United States
Duration: 2010 Nov 12010 Nov 4

Publication series

NameAIP Conference Proceedings
Volume1358
ISSN (Print)0094-243X
ISSN (Electronic)1551-7616

Conference

ConferenceGamma Ray Bursts 2010, GRB 2010
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityAnnapolis, MD
Period10/11/110/11/4

Keywords

  • Gamma-ray bursts
  • Polarimetry

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

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