In-orbit background simulation of a type-B CATCH satellite

• Published in: Experimental astronomy Vol. 56; no. 2-3; pp. 477 - 498
• Main Authors: Xiao, Jingyu, Qi, Liqiang, Zhang, Shuang-Nan, Tao, Lian, Li, Zhengwei, Zhang, Juan, Wen, Xiangyang, Yin, Qian-Qing, Yang, Yanji, Bu, Qingcui, Yang, Sheng, Liu, Xiaojing, Huang, Yiming, Chen, Wen, Yang, Yong, Liu, Huaqiu, Xu, Yibo, Zhao, Shujie, Zhang, Xuan, Li, Panping, Zhao, Kang, Ma, Ruican, Zhao, Qingchang, Tang, Ruijing, Rao, Jinhui, Li, Yajun
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Dordrecht Springer Netherlands 01.12.2023; Springer Nature B.V
• Subjects: Apertures; Astronomy; Charged particles; Chemistry and Earth Sciences; Computer Science; Cosmic rays; Cosmic x rays; Design optimization; Energy spectra; Geometrical optics; Magnetic equator; Microsatellites; Observations and Techniques; Particle physics; Payloads; Physics; Physics and Astronomy; Position sensing; Radiation belts; Radiation shielding; Satellite constellations; Satellites; Sensitivity; Simulation; Space missions; Statistics for Engineering; X ray optics; X-ray telescope; background simulation; CATCH; Geant4

The Chasing All Transients Constellation Hunters (CATCH) space mission plans to launch three types of micro-satellites (A, B, and C). The type-B CATCH satellites are dedicated to locating transients and detecting their time-dependent energy spectra. A type-B satellite is equipped with lightweight Wo...