IAU01333
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CALIBRATION OF THE SNAP PROGRAM
J. allyn Smith
Los Alamos National Laboratory
We outline the plans to perform the end-to-end calibration of the SuperNova/Acceleration Probe (SNAP). For SNAP to succeed, the science program requires an accuracy in supernova color determination of 2% in the optical and 3% in the near infrared. Achieving this level of precision is a daunting task, especially for a survey area of our size and at the brightness level of the supernovae (B=18 to H=25). We will discuss the requirements for the program, and the plans being examined to meet these requirements, including studies to examine the detailed calibrations of each of the spacecraft instruments, transfer functions and ground checkout.
Laubscher Bryan E, Allam Sahar S, Bebek Chris J, Bohlin Ralph C, Deustua Susana E, Lampton Michael , Kent Steve , Mufson Stuart , Mostek Nick
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