Haleakala Neutron Monitor Redeployment
V. Bindi*,
C. Consolandi,
C. Corti,
N. Nikonov,
S. Wang,
J. Ryan and
W. Nuntiyakul*: corresponding author
Pre-published on:
August 09, 2023
Published on:
September 27, 2024
Abstract
The Pacific Ocean region presents a significant gap in the equatorial coverage of the global Neutron Monitor (NM) network, hindering the detection of Solar Neutron Particles (SNP) and Galactic Cosmic Rays (GCR). To address this issue, we are redeploying the Haleakala Neutron Monitor (HLEA) on the island of Maui. HLEA was established in 1991 but was subsequently decommissioned in 2006 due to funding constraints. Its strategic location at a high altitude on Haleakala mountain, situated in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, offers unique advantages for SNP detection. The reinstatement of HLEA represents an invaluable opportunity to extend ground coverage for SNP and GCR detection, enhance the global NM network, and contribute to a deeper understanding of high-energy particle interactions. By harnessing the potential of this revitalized NM station, we aim to enrich space weather research and improve the efficacy of space weather monitoring systems, thereby enhancing our preparedness and resilience against space weather hazards.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22323/1.444.1299
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