The Oriented Scintillation Spectrometer Experiment - Instrument description

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Gamma Ray Observatory, Satellite-Borne Instruments, Scintillation, Spectrometers, Automatic Gain Control, Black Holes (Astronomy), Calibrating, Gamma Ray Bursts, Neutron Stars, Nuclear Reactions, Spacecraft Electronic Equipment, Supernova Remnants, Temperature Control

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The Oriented Scintillation Spectrometer Experiment on the Arthur Holly Compton Gamma Ray Observatory satellite uses four actively shielded NaI (Tl)-CsI(Na) phoswich detectors to provide gamma-ray line and continuum detection capability in the 0.05-10 MeV energy range. The instrument includes secondary capabilities for gamma-ray and neutron detection between 10 and 250 MeV. The detectors have 3.8 deg x 11.04 deg (FWHM) fields of view defined by tungsten collimators. Each detector has an independent, single-axis orientation system which permits offset pointing from the spacecraft Z-axis for background measurements and multitarget observations. The instrument, and its calibration and performance, are described.

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