The Neutrino Mediterranean Observatory Laser Beacon: Design and Qualification
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Abstract
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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OpenAlex topics: Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena · Neutrino Physics Research · Ionosphere and magnetosphere dynamics
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Affiliations
IFIC—Instituto de Física Corpuscular, CSIC—Universitat de València, c/Catedrático José Beltrán, 2, 46980 Paterna, Spain
Department of Computer Architecture and Technology/CITIC, University of Granada, 18071 Granada, Spain
Funding
Ministerio de Ciencia e Innovación: Programa Estatal para Impulsar la Investigación Científico-Técnica y su Transferencia · Programa de Planes Complementarios I+D+I · Generalitat Valenciana: Prometeo · Grisolía · GenT · EU: MSC program
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