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About the GCN
- A Brief Description
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There are two parts to the GRB Coordinates Network (GCN):
(1) the real-time (& near real-time) distribution of GRB locations detected
by various spacecraft (Swift, HETE, INTEGRAL, IPN, etc), and
(2) the distribution of follow-up observation reports submitted by the GRB
community.
- INVITATION to Join/Subscribe (Notices, Circulars, Reports)
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An open invitation for GRB researchers and institutions to join GCN.
For people wishing to receive the GCN Notices, the required pieces
of information to set up an entry in the "sites.cfg" file are listed.
And for those individuals wanting to receive/submit GCN Circulars, those requirements
are also listed.
- Scientific Motivation and General Background Information on GRBs
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The history and the importance of research into the nature of Gamma-Ray Bursts.
- GCN Sites and Links
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The current observing sites participating in the GCN system are listed.
Links are provided when available.
- Who we are
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The people that built and run the GCN system.
- What's new (07 Sep 08)
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Brief descriptions of new capabilities and operational changes within the GCN system.
Technical Details
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A Full Description of the GCN System
- The Basic System Description,
- The Various Sources of GRB Locations,
- Distribution Methods,
- Coordinates Accuracy,
- Improvements Made to the System,
- Future Improvements to the System,
- Detailed Technical Descriptions & Specifications,
- Related Services and Activities,
- Real-time Aspects of these Webpages.
Mission-Instrument Notices at-a-Glance
Clicking the links will take you to the Description/Documentation pages.
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The GCN contact is: Scott Barthelmy,
scott@lheamail.gsfc.nasa.gov, (301)-286-3106
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This file was last modified on
Sunday, 07-Sep-2008 15:11:12 EDT
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