Space Telescope Science Institute   5.11 Optical Distortion  6.1 System Throughput

Chapter 6:
System Throughput and SNR / Exposure Time Estimation


In this chapter . . .
System Throughput
On-Line Exposure Time Calculator
Target Count Rates
Sky Background
Signal-to-Noise Ratio Estimation
Exposure Time Estimation
Sample SNR Calculations
Photometric Anomalies
Red Leaks in UV Filters
Long-term Photometric Stability
Short-term Time Dependence of UV Response


 5.11 Optical Distortion  6.1 System Throughput
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