Speaker
James Beatty
(Ohio State University)
Description
The surface detector array of the Pierre Auger Observatory consists of 1660 water Cherenkov
detectors that sample the charged particles and photons of air showers initiated by energetic
cosmic rays at the ground. Each detector records data locally with timing obtained from GPS
units and power from solar panels and batteries. In the framework of the planned upgrade of
the Auger Observatory, new electronics has been designed for the surface detectors. The
electronics upgrade includes better timing with up-to-date GPS receivers, higher sampling
frequency, increased dynamic range, increased processing capability, and better calibration
and monitoring systems. It will also process the data of the additional scintillator detectors
planned for the upgrade. In this paper, the design of the new electronics will be presented and
its performance will be discussed.
| Registration number following "ICRC2015-I/" | 29 |
|---|---|
| Collaboration | Pierre Auger |
Primary authors
James Beatty
(Ohio State University)
Tiina Suomijarvi
(University of Paris South)
