Space Telescope Science Institute   7.3 Detector Artifacts  8.1 Introduction

Chapter 8:
Detector Readout Modes


In this chapter . . .
Introduction
Multiple-Accumulate Mode
MULTIACCUM Predefined Sample Sequences (SAMP-SEQ)
Accumulate Mode
Read Times and Dark Current Calibration in ACCUM Mode
Trade-offs Between MULTIACCUM and ACCUM
Acquisition Mode

Nearly all observers should use the MULTIACCUM mode, as it provides the highest quality scientific data.


 7.3 Detector Artifacts  8.1 Introduction
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