NASA NTRS · 19890037975
The X-ray Timing Explorer Mission
Abstract
The technical aspects of the X-ray Timing Explorer (XTE) mission are described with particular attention paid to the current scientific problems it will address. It features a low-background, continuous 2-200 keV response with large areas. Rapid response (in hours) to observing opportunities is obtained by virtue of a scanning all-sky monitor, rapid spacecraft maneuverability, and rapid response in the control center. XTE will carry out detailed, energy-resolved studies of phenomena close to neutron stars and black holes utilizing XTE's submillisecond timing, its high telemetry rates, and the high throughput of its data system.
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Rothschild, Richard E., Bradt, Hale V., Swank, Jean H.. 1989-01-01. The X-ray Timing Explorer Mission. https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19890037975
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