Table 4 \(^3\)He detector optimisation input parameters and output dimensions and specific count rates.

From: A new ground level neutron monitor for space weather assessment

 

Iteration 1:

Iteration 2:

Iteration 3:

Iteration 4:

Spacing

Void thickness

Outer box thickness

Outer gap size

Spacing/cm

0.6

0.6

0.6

0.6

Void thickness/cm

1.25

0.3

0.3

0.3

Outer box thickness /cm

7.5

7.5

3

3

Outer gap size/cm

1

1

1

0.2

Moderator width/cm

282.6

190.15

187.6

187.6

Moderator height/cm

6.24

4.44

4.34

4.34

Specific counts/cnts s\(^{-1}\) kg\(^{-1}\)

0.00744

0.00841

0.008760

0.00916

  1. Parameter values derived from a given iteration are indicated in bold (before the engineered concessions, detailed the Engineering optimisations section, have been applied).
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