Embedded registration system for high-resolution Neutron Monitor data
Abstract
In the frame of NMDB, the real-time database for high-resolution Neutron Monitor measure-ments, a new registration system for Neutron Monitors has been developed. This embedded system allows to record high-resolution data with typically 1 minute resolution, but is capable to deliver periodic data with a resolution down to a few seconds. It processes the data in real-time and is designed to record data from up to 18 Neutron Monitor tubes, but is easily expandable to 24 or 36 tube configurations. The data is acquired along with the atmospheric pressure, and precisely time-tagged using a GPS clock or the Network Time Protocol. Data is then stored in an embedded relational database and synchronized with an external relational database from where data is further processed and then submitted to NMDB. This cost-effective registration system is an alternative approach to PC based registration systems allowing new and existing Neutron Monitor stations to easily upgrade their station to be fully compatible with the NMDB requirements.
- Publication:
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38th COSPAR Scientific Assembly
- Pub Date:
- 2010
- Bibcode:
- 2010cosp...38.3874S