Speaker
Prof.
Paul Kooijman
(University of Amsterdam)
Description
In this paper we provide a detailed description of the mechanical structure of the 750 m high KM3NeT detection unit. The choices made for the different materials and their behaviour under the loads expected during deployment an during the lifetime of the experiment will be discussed, as will the motion of the unit under influence of the sea currents. The unique method of deployment, which entails unfurling of the unit from the seabed using a purpose built launcher, will be described.
| Registration number following "ICRC2015-I/" | 985 |
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| Collaboration | KM3NeT |
Primary author
Prof.
Paul Kooijman
(University of Amsterdam)
