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Water Cherenkov Detectors
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The LAGO (Latin American Giant Observatory) Collaboration aims to detect high-energy photons from GRBs (Gamma Ray Bursts) using water Cherenkov detectors (WCDs). To achieve the necessary sensitivity for data collection, WCDs must be installed at sites above 4000 meters above sea level. This paper describes the design of an autonomous WCD detector for installation on the slopes of the Chimborazo volcano (4310 meters above sea level) from the mechanics of the tank, its data acquisition and data storage system, electric power generation and backup systems to guarantee continuous operation over time. It is estimated
that the WCD will be able to operate for a maximum period of 18 months without maintenance, the water purification treatment considerably increases transparency by increasing the number of photoelectrons by a factor of 2 compared to other implementations.
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