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Reconstruction accuracy of the surface detector array of the Pierre Auger Observatory

Astrophysics 2007-09-14 v1

Abstract

The reconstruction of extensive air showers (arrival direction, core position and energy estimation) by the surface detector of the Pierre Auger Observatory is discussed together with the corresponding accuracy. We determine the angular reconstruction accuracy as a function of the station multiplicity by using two different aproaches. We discuss statistical and systematic uncertainties in the determination of the signal at 1000 m from the core, S(1000), which is used to estimate the primary energy.

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@article{arxiv.0709.2125,
  title  = {Reconstruction accuracy of the surface detector array of the Pierre Auger Observatory},
  author = {Auger Collaboration and M. Ave},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0709.2125},
  year   = {2007}
}

Comments

Contribution to the 30th International Cosmic Ray Conference, Merida, Mexico, July 2007, 4 pages, 6 figures