In:
Research in Astronomy and Astrophysics, IOP Publishing
Abstract:
Realtime trigger and localization of bursts are the key functions of GECAM, an all-sky gamma-ray monitor launched on Dec 10, 2020. We developed a multifunctional trigger and localization software operating in the CPU of the GECAM Electronic Box (EBox). This onboard software has the following features: high trigger efficiency for real celestial bursts with a suppression of false triggers caused by charged particle bursts and background fluctuation, dedicated localization algorithm optimized for short and long bursts respectively, low time latency of the trigger information which is downlinked through the Global Short Message Communication (GSMC) service of the global BeiDou navigation system (BDS-3). This paper provides a detailed description of the design and development of the trigger and localization software system for GECAM. It covers the general design, workflow, the main functions, and the algorithms used in the system. The paper also includes on-ground trigger tests using simulated gamma-ray bursts generated by a dedicated X-ray tube, as well as an overview of the performance for real celestial bursts during its in-orbit operation.
Type of Medium:
Online Resource
ISSN:
1674-4527
DOI:
10.1088/1674-4527/ad683c
Language:
Unknown
Publisher:
IOP Publishing
Publication Date:
2024
detail.hit.zdb_id:
2503874-6
SSG:
6,25
SSG:
16,12
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