Cosmic ray monitoring by Cherenkov detector and its correlation with meteorology and geomagnetism

Preliminary investigations carried out by the members of the Ecuadorian Research Network in Astroparticles and Space Climate (REDERACLI) have found a correlation between the flow of muons generated by astroparticles and the occurrence of a seismic event. Some studies have determined that there are changes in the land magnetic field before and during seismic events; It remains to be determined if the variations of the Earth's magnetic field are the cause of the variation in the flow of muons and its correlation with seismic events, and thus estimate the occurrence and magnitude of an earthquake. With this initiative, it is intended to strengthen technological development and intensify research in the following aspects: 1. The flow of cosmic rays incidents on the terrestrial surface of Basin-Ecuador will be monitored by the use of WCD astroparticle detectors. 2. Magnetic field detectors, atmospheric pressure, temperature and vibrations for experimental data storage will be built. 3. In the technological infrastructure of the network, synthetic data will be produced by simulations of the incidence of primary cosmic radiation particles on the atmosphere, to recreate cascades of secondary particles. 4. The data obtained by WCD, simulation, meteorology and geomagnetism will be compared in order to search and understand correlations. With this proposal, three collaborative strategies will be established: between the physical sciences and engineering of the University of Cuenca, with the member universities of Rederacl (EPN, Espoch, UDA and USFQ), and subsequently with international institutions and laboratories such as Lago-Latinoamerica, Hawc-Mexico, and Tor Vergata-Iallia.

XVII UNIVERSITY COMPETITION FOR RESEARCH PROJECTS