The Neutrino Mediterranean Observatory Laser Beacon: Design and Qualification
This paper encapsulates details of the NEMO laser beacon’s design, offering a profound contribution to the field of the time calibration of underwater neutrino telescopes. The mechanical design of the laser beacon, which operates at a depth of 3500 m, is presented, together with the design of the an...
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| description | This paper encapsulates details of the NEMO laser beacon’s design, offering a profound contribution to the field of the time calibration of underwater neutrino telescopes. The mechanical design of the laser beacon, which operates at a depth of 3500 m, is presented, together with the design of the antibiofouling system employed to endure the operational pressure and optimize the operational range, enhancing its functionality and enabling time calibration among multiple towers. A noteworthy innovation central to this development lies in the battery system. This configuration enhances the device’s portability, a crucial aspect in underwater operations. The comprehensive design of the laser beacon, encompassing the container housing, the requisite battery system for operation, electronics, and an effective antibiofouling system, is described in this paper. Additionally, this paper presents the findings of the laser beacon’s qualification process. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-7404e5d9acc64afaa46dc48ec045dbb62023-11-19T07:53:45ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172023-09-011317993510.3390/app13179935The Neutrino Mediterranean Observatory Laser Beacon: Design and QualificationDiego Real0Agustín Sánchez Losa1Antonio Díaz2Francisco Salesa Greus3David Calvo4IFIC—Instituto de Física Corpuscular, CSIC—Universitat de València, c/Catedrático José Beltrán, 2, 46980 Paterna, SpainIFIC—Instituto de Física Corpuscular, CSIC—Universitat de València, c/Catedrático José Beltrán, 2, 46980 Paterna, SpainDepartment of Computer Architecture and Technology/CITIC, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, SpainIFIC—Instituto de Física Corpuscular, CSIC—Universitat de València, c/Catedrático José Beltrán, 2, 46980 Paterna, SpainIFIC—Instituto de Física Corpuscular, CSIC—Universitat de València, c/Catedrático José Beltrán, 2, 46980 Paterna, SpainThis paper encapsulates details of the NEMO laser beacon’s design, offering a profound contribution to the field of the time calibration of underwater neutrino telescopes. The mechanical design of the laser beacon, which operates at a depth of 3500 m, is presented, together with the design of the antibiofouling system employed to endure the operational pressure and optimize the operational range, enhancing its functionality and enabling time calibration among multiple towers. A noteworthy innovation central to this development lies in the battery system. This configuration enhances the device’s portability, a crucial aspect in underwater operations. The comprehensive design of the laser beacon, encompassing the container housing, the requisite battery system for operation, electronics, and an effective antibiofouling system, is described in this paper. Additionally, this paper presents the findings of the laser beacon’s qualification process.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/17/9935neutrino telescopetime calibrationlaser beacon |
| spellingShingle | Diego Real Agustín Sánchez Losa Antonio Díaz Francisco Salesa Greus David Calvo The Neutrino Mediterranean Observatory Laser Beacon: Design and Qualification Applied Sciences neutrino telescope time calibration laser beacon |
| title | The Neutrino Mediterranean Observatory Laser Beacon: Design and Qualification |
| title_full | The Neutrino Mediterranean Observatory Laser Beacon: Design and Qualification |
| title_fullStr | The Neutrino Mediterranean Observatory Laser Beacon: Design and Qualification |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Neutrino Mediterranean Observatory Laser Beacon: Design and Qualification |
| title_short | The Neutrino Mediterranean Observatory Laser Beacon: Design and Qualification |
| title_sort | neutrino mediterranean observatory laser beacon design and qualification |
| topic | neutrino telescope time calibration laser beacon |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/13/17/9935 |
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