The Neutrino Mediterranean Observatory Laser Beacon: Design and Qualification
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Real, Diego; Sánchez Losa, Agustín; Díaz García, Antonio Francisco; Salesa Greus, Francisco; Calvo, DavidEditorial
MDPI
Materia
Neutrino telescope Time calibration Laser beacon
Date
2023-09-02Referencia bibliográfica
Real, D.; Sánchez Losa, A.; Díaz, A.; Salesa Greus, F.; Calvo, D. The Neutrino Mediterranean Observatory Laser Beacon: Design and Qualification. Appl. Sci. 2023, 13, 9935. [https://doi.org/10.3390/app13179935]
Patrocinador
Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación: Programa Estatal para Impulsar la Investigación Científico-Técnica y su Transferencia PID2021-124591NB-B-C41; Programa de Planes Complementarios I+D+I ASFAE/2022/023; Center for Forestry Research & Experimentation (CIEF) PROMETEO/2020/019; Grisolia GRISOLIAP/2021/192; GenT CIDEGENT/2018/034, CIDEGENT/2020/049, CIDEGENT/2021/23; EU: MSC program, Spain 101025085Résumé
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.