The In-Flight Realtime Trigger and Localization Software of GECAM
Xiao-Yun Zhao, S. L. Xiong, Xiang-Yang Wen, Xinqiao Li, Ce Cai, Shuo Xiao, Q. Luo, Wen-Xi Peng, D. Y. Guo, Zhenghua An, Ke Gong, J. Y. Liao, Yanqiu Zhang, Y. Huang, Lu Li, Wen Xing, Fei Zhang, Jinglai Duan, Chenwei Wang, Dongli Shi, Peng Zhang, Qi-Bin Yi, Chaoyang Li, Yan-Bing Xu, X. H. Liang, Yaqing Liu, Dali Zhang, Xi-Lei Sun, Fan Zhang, Gang Chen, Huan‐Yu Wang, Sheng Yang, Xiaojing Liu, Min Gao, Mao-Shun Li, Jinzhou Wang, Xing Zhou, Y. Zhao, W. C. Xue, Chao Zheng, Jia-Cong Liu, Xing-Bo Han, Jin-Ling Qi, Jia Huang, Keke Zhang, Can Chen, Xiongtao Yang, Dongjie Hou, Yusa Wang, Rui Qiao, Xiang Ma, Xiaobo Li, Ping Wang, X. Y. Song, L. M. Song, S. J. Zheng, Bing Li, Hongmei Zhang, Yue Zhu, Wei Chen, J. He, Zhen Zhang, Jin Hou, Hong-Jun Wang, Yan-Chao Hao, Xiang‐Yu Wang, Zongyuan Yang, Zhi-Long Wen, Zhi Chang, Yuanyuan Du, R. Gao, Xiaofei Lan, Yanguo Li, Gang Li, Xufang Li, F. J. Lu, H. Lu, Bin Meng, F. Shi, Hui Wang, Huizhen Wang, Y. P. Xu, Jiawei Yang, Xuejuan Yang, Shuang‐Nan Zhang, Chaoyue Zhang, Cheng-Mo Zhang, Zhi-Cheng Tang, Cheng Cheng
Abstract
Abstract Realtime trigger and localization of bursts are the key functions of GECAM, an all-sky gamma-ray monitor launched on 2020 December 10. We developed a multifunctional trigger and localization software operating in the CPU of the GECAM Electronic Box. This onboard software has the following features: high trigger efficiency for real celestial bursts with a suppression of false triggers caused by charged particle bursts and background fluctuation, dedicated localization algorithm optimized for both short and long bursts, and low time latency of the trigger information which is downlinked through the Global Short Message Communication service of the global BeiDou navigation system. This paper provides a detailed description of the design and development of the trigger and localization software system for GECAM. It covers the general design, workflow, the main functions, and the algorithms used in the system. The paper also includes on-ground trigger tests using simulated gamma-ray bursts generated by a dedicated X-ray tube, as well as an overview of the performance for real celestial bursts during its in-orbit operation.