A new control and data acquisition system for cosmic ray telescopes based on multigap resistive plate chambers
Abstract
The upcoming phase of expansion of the telescope network of the EEE project has recently inspired a proposal of redesign of the detector control and monitoring, as well as data acquisition interfaces. The new design results in a very compact and versatile system with a significant cost reduction.
The system architecture is described, with emphasis on the integration of data acquisition, trigger and GPS into a single unit. Performances of a fully functional prototype are also reported, as well as plans for future developments.- Publication:
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Nuclear Instruments and Methods in Physics Research A
- Pub Date:
- August 2013
- DOI:
- 10.1016/j.nima.2013.01.022
- Bibcode:
- 2013NIMPA.718..231A
- Keywords:
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- Ultra high energy cosmic rays;
- Multi gap resistive chamber;
- High schools;
- Data acquisition;
- Trigger;
- Time to digital converter