cosmic ray detectors
Cosmic Ray detectors are tools designed to detect high energy particles coming from space: Cosmic Rays. Detectors can help us track the directionality of cosmic rays, providing reliable data about the impact of Cosmic Rays from the ground.
At a point in time when cosmic ray activity is rising year on year, alongside plans for increased space travel and our greater dependence on satellite communications, cosmic ray data is vital. The uses of this information can, however, stem from science to cinema and performance.
At a point in time when cosmic ray activity is rising year on year, alongside plans for increased space travel and our greater dependence on satellite communications, cosmic ray data is vital. The uses of this information can, however, stem from science to cinema and performance.
WHAT
Cosmic Rays are high energy particles, such as protons or atomic nuclei, that move through space at almost the speed of light. They are a form of high-energy radiation that mostly originates outside the solar system, although some can come from the sun. The origin of these rays is unknown although some scientists believe them to be triggered by supernovas... scroll down for more.
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WHY
We are collecting the data because there is potential for cosmic rays to affect our energy, weather and communications industries on a global scale and we believe it is vital to take this step toward understanding how and when these rays are arriving on Earth.
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HOW
We use our Mayes Creative Technology designed 'raspberry pie' Cosmic Ray Detectors. They are a small, basic machine that collects a simple 'yes' or 'no' for the rays that hit the detector inside the design. Find out more - keep scrolling!
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cosmic rays
Cosmic Rays are high energy particles, such as protons or atomic nuclei, that move through space at almost the speed of light. They are a form of high-energy radiation that mostly originates outside the solar system, although some can come from the sun. The origin of these rays is unknown although some scientists believe them to be triggered by supernovas.
The detection and understanding of these Cosmic Rays is vitally important to the progression of space exploration and our dependence on satellite technology. By detecting Cosmic Rays scientists can understand more about the effects of our exposure to them and their directionality in the atmosphere. Mayes Creative Technology is contributing to this understanding by moving away from the current process of detection, which utilises large equipment in specific locations, to global but compact devices that can collect data from an unprecedented amount of locations.
MC Technology has developed a three-stage process to gather data for engagement and enterprise:
MC Technology has partnered with Aerospace Cornwall to secure the IP for this project which will allow for events to be held that will provide the community and industry professionals with the chance to engage with this project and gain key information.
The detection and understanding of these Cosmic Rays is vitally important to the progression of space exploration and our dependence on satellite technology. By detecting Cosmic Rays scientists can understand more about the effects of our exposure to them and their directionality in the atmosphere. Mayes Creative Technology is contributing to this understanding by moving away from the current process of detection, which utilises large equipment in specific locations, to global but compact devices that can collect data from an unprecedented amount of locations.
MC Technology has developed a three-stage process to gather data for engagement and enterprise:
- Building and distributing Cosmic Ray detectors on a local, national, and international level
- Gathering a valuable wealth of data: 2021 will be the first of a new solar cycle that will lead to greater Ray detection and larger data pools
- The data gathered will be used to create community engagement events and will allow MC Technology to sell detectors and data sets to industry professionals
MC Technology has partnered with Aerospace Cornwall to secure the IP for this project which will allow for events to be held that will provide the community and industry professionals with the chance to engage with this project and gain key information.
Community engagementMC Technology recently ran a school project with Cosmic Ray Detectors on the Isles of Scilly. This involved actively engaging children with the Cosmic Ray detectors and provoking an interest in science whilst also producing scientific data that can used by industry professionals. Thus, the school children had the opportunity to contribute to genuine scientific findings. Through such projects, MC Technology is continuing to bridge the gap between community and industry, making science accessible for everyone.
MC Technology has also worked with Cosmic Rays as part of a previous project 'Dark Skies: Bright Stars' which you can learn more about here. |