SVOM pointing strategy: how to optimize the redshift measurements?

Understand

The Sino-French SVOM mission (Space-based multi-band astronomical Variable Objects Monitor) has been designed to detect all known types of gamma-ray bursts (GRBs) and to provide fast and reliable GRB positions.

• In this study we present the SVOM pointing strategy which should ensure the largest number of localized bursts allowing a redshift measurement.
• The redshift measurement can only be performed by large telescopes located on Earth.
• The best scientific return will be achieved if we are able to combine constraints from both space segment (platform and payload) and ground telescopes (visibility).