The Synergy of Gamma-Ray Burst Detectors in the GLAST Era

TL;DR

This paper discusses how coordinated gamma-ray burst detectors in the GLAST era can improve burst detection, localization, and understanding by leveraging combined observations and optimized strategies.

Contribution

It introduces the benefits of simultaneous observations and coordinated planning between detectors like Swift and GLAST for enhanced burst analysis.

Findings

Coordination can increase burst detection rates with redshifts.

Detector energy bands influence sensitivity to burst types.

Simultaneous observations improve spectral and temporal data quality.

Abstract

Simultaneous observations by the large number of gamma-ray burst detectors operating in the GLAST era will provide the spectra, lightcurves and locations necessary for studying burst physics and testing the putative relations between intrinsic burst properties. The detectors' energy band and the accumulation timescale of their trigger system affect their sensitivity to hard vs. soft and long vs. short bursts. Coordination of the Swift and GLAST observing plans consistent with Swift's other science objectives could increase the detection rate of GLAST bursts with redshifts.