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Title:TARA: Forward-scattered radar detection of UHECR at the telescope array
Authors:ID Belz, J. (Author)
ID Lundquist, Jon Paul (Author), et al.
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Language:English
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Typology:1.08 - Published Scientific Conference Contribution
Organization:UNG - University of Nova Gorica
Abstract:Increased event statistics will be required to definitively answer the question of the origin(s) of Ultra-High Energy Cosmic Rays (UHECR). Using current technologies however, achieving the necessary statistics may be financially and practically impossible. We describe the status and plans of the TARA project, an effort to detect Ultra-High-Energy Cosmic Rays by their forward scattered or “bistatic” radar signature. Bistatic radar holds promise as a new remote sensing technique for UHECR, without the duty cycle limitations of nitrogen fluorescence detectors. Such a technique could prove key in advancing the study of UHECR beyond the constraints of the current generation of cosmic ray observatories. TARA consists of a low-VHF television transmitter illuminating the air above the Telescope Array (TA), and a set of radio receivers on the far side of TA approximately 50 km distant from the transmitter. We have collected radar data since April 2011 using a 2 kW transmitter at 54.1 MHz. Recently, we received permission to increase our broadcast power to 40 kW and our effective radiated power (ERP) to 6 MW. On the receiver end, we are employing software-defined radio receivers and developing real-time trigger algorithms based on the expected air shower radar echo. In addition to presenting an overview of the project status and future plans, we will present the most recent results of searches for coincidences between radar echoes and Telescope Array air shower events.
Keywords:UHECR, cosmic rays, radar detection
Year of publishing:2013
Number of pages:6
Numbering:53, 53
PID:20.500.12556/RUNG-5181-002638bc-9c3d-a69a-14d4-2f18954caa03 New window
COBISS.SI-ID:13199875 New window
DOI:10.1051/epjconf/20135308012 New window
NUK URN:URN:SI:UNG:REP:EQXUV9L9
Publication date in RUNG:29.04.2020
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BELZ, J. and LUNDQUIST, Jon Paul, 2013, TARA: Forward-scattered radar detection of UHECR at the telescope array. In : Ultra HIgh Energy Cosmic Rays (UHECR) 2012 [online]. Published Scientific Conference Contribution. 2013. [Accessed 6 April 2025]. Retrieved from: https://repozitorij.ung.si/IzpisGradiva.php?lang=eng&id=5181
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