Indirect detections and analyses of GRBs by ionospheric response: toward a SID-monitor network

摘要

We report on the continued effort for an indirect detection of GRBs by their ionospheric response (SID-Sudden Ionospheric Disturbance) observed at VLF (Very Low Frequency), and discus its possible impact on GRB science and investigations in general. Although few such detections have been already reported in the past, the capability of such alternative and indirect investigations of GRBs still remains to be investigated in more details. We present and discuss examples of detections of GRBs. A network of SID monitors has been created and is operated to detect more GRBs more realiably.