WFPC2 Instrument Handbook

CHAPTER 6:
System Throughput and SNR / Exposure Time Estimation


6.1 - System Throughput
6.2 - On-Line Exposure Time Calculator
6.3 - Target Count Rates
6.4 - Sky Background
6.5 - Signal-to-Noise Ratio Estimation
6.6 - Exposure Time Estimation
6.7 - Sample SNR Calculations
6.8 - Red Leaks in UV Filters
6.9 - Time Dependence of UV Response