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About the GCN/TAN
- A Brief Description
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There are two parts to the GRB Coordinates Network (GCN) (TAN: Transient Astronomy Network):
(1) the real-time (and near real-time) distribution of GRB locations detected
by various spacecraft (Swift, Fermi, MAXI, 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/TAN.
For people wishing to receive the GCN/TAN 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/TAN Sites and Links
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The current observing sites participating in the GCN/TAN system are listed.
Links are provided when available.
- Who we are
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The people that built and run the GCN/TAN system.
- What's new (27 Apr 12)
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Brief descriptions of new capabilities and operational changes within the GCN/TAN system.
Technical Details
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A Full Description of the GCN/TAN 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 and 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/TAN contact is: Scott Barthelmy,
scott@lheamail.gsfc.nasa.gov, (301)-286-3106, scottgcn@gmail.com
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