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KM3NeT

KM3NeT. The next generation neutrino telescope in the Mediterranean. ESFRI/PSE-WG meeting, 3 December 2013, Brussels Maarten de Jong & Paschal Coyle on behalf of KM3NeT. Introduction. Discovery and subsequent observation of high-energy neutrino sources in Universe

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KM3NeT

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  1. KM3NeT The next generation neutrino telescope in the Mediterranean ESFRI/PSE-WG meeting, 3 December 2013, Brussels Maarten de Jong & Paschal Coyle on behalf of KM3NeT

  2. Introduction • Discovery and subsequent observation of high-energy neutrino sources in Universe • interface between astrophysics and particle physics • pillar of multi-messenger approach • synergy with Earth & Sea sciences • KM3NeT is a new Research Infrastructure • cabled network of neutrino telescopes • located in deep waters of Mediterranean Sea

  3. Multi-messenger astronomy cosmic rays p, He, .. ! ? n g neutrinos • Supernova Remnants • Active Galactic Nuclei • Gamma-Ray Bursts • ... gamma rays

  4. Architecture computer center shore station neutrino telescope KM3NeT remote operation remote access to data on off

  5. Technology (I) Launcher vehicle Optical module ~ 600 m • 31 x 3” PMTs • low-power HV • LED & piezo inside • FPGA readout • DWDM • rapid deployment • autonomous unfurling • recoverable

  6. Technology (II) Atmospheric muons K40 random coincidences + data Atmospheric muons + data (M ≥ 7) Rate [Hz] Rate [a.u.] PMT orientation [deg.] Multiplicity • photon counting • directionality

  7. Costs (I) • Total investment 220–250 M€ • stable since ESFRI roadmap (2006) and conform withTDR • includes contingency of 10%, provided no VAT • actual prices conform with cost model • Operational costs << 5% of total investment per year • conform with ESFRI roadmap update and TDR • Personnel • conform with TDR • Operation • ≥ 10 years

  8. Costs (II) • € KM3NeT string ~ ¼ of € Antares string

  9. Site • Before: One large Research Infrastructure • interest from France, Italy and Greece to host complete infrastructure • Now: Strong case for distributed Research Infrastructure • agreement that France, Italy and Greece host part of infrastructure “Advantage of additional funds and human resources resulting from using the three available sites significantly outweighs any financial or scientific advantage from using one of the sites.”

  10. Organisation (I) • EU funded Design Study 2006–2009 • Conceptual Design Report • Technical Design Report • EU funded Preparatory Phase 2008–2012 • Administrative Standing Committee • endorsed technology decision • supported phase-1 • Scientific Standing Committee • review science & technology Technology Governance Site decision

  11. Organisation (II) • KM3NeT phase-1 January 2013 • established collaboration • 40 institutes, more than 220 persons • elected central management • set up project organisation • prototyping, cost review, planning, QA/QC • drafted Memorandum of Understanding • investments, facilities, human resources, access policy • set up Resources Review Board • set up Scientific & Technical Advisory Committee December 2013

  12. Spending profile phase-1 (I)

  13. Spending profile phase-1 (II) S expenditures [M€] prototyping string 1 string 2–25 string 26–31 total months 1-9-2013

  14. Construction schedule phase-1 strings integrated modules¶ integrated strings installed strings months 1-1-2014 ¶in string-equivalent units

  15. Phased implementation

  16. ERIC • establishes KM3NeT as a legal entity • streamline procurement and financial management • avoid VAT for total investment • collaboration agreed to host ERIC in the Netherlands • Amsterdam Science Park is ideal • Resources Review Board supports ERIC for phase 1.5 • start process when phase-1 is positively reviewed (i.e. before it is completed)

  17. Funding requests (I) • France • 25 M€ (ERDF + national + local) • to be matched with 25 M€ from other countries • Greece • 54.7 M€ (ERDF) • construction of neutrino telescope at Pylos site • Italy • 10 M€/year between 2015–2019 (national) • part of upgrade program of existing Research Infrastructures in less favoured regions

  18. Funding requests (II) • the Netherlands • announced future request for 4.3 M€ (national) • construction, real-time computing, T-sensor array • Romania • ? M€ (national) • intention to set up production line for optical modules (negotiations on-going) • Interest from groups in Germany, Spain and UK • no requests in near future

  19. Global Neutrino Network MoU signed by KM3NeT

  20. Replies (I) • Engage with funding agencies and governments; Likelihood and timetable for funding versus phase-1; VAT. • MoU phase-1 submitted to Resources Review Board • preparation of funding request on-going • invited to submit Letter of Intent for phase-1.5 • VAT exempt for hardware deployed in deep-sea • Governance structure; Earth & Sea sciences. • preferred governance structure compliant with ASPERA guidelines and successfully applied in Antares • Earth & Sea sciences • membership (full or observer) • MoU foreseen with ESS institutes and/or EMSO

  21. Replies (II) • Management; Cooperation between groups; Consensus-building path. • established single collaboration with central management • major decisions taken (sites, technology, governance, etc.) • Three sites versus management plan; ERIC & Procurement. • evaluated merits of single versus multi-site • three sites solution is favoured by funding and human resources • management plan phase-1 exist • site managers are member of central management team • ERIC will be pursued for next phases • facilitates procurement • avoid VAT for total investment

  22. Replies (III) • Ethics Board; Impact marine environment. • role and implementation defined in MoU Annex 4 • environmental impact studies made • conclusions: no significant impact • decommissioning • costs worked out • financed through common fund • Cost review; Structural funds versus project management. • costs reviewed • actual prices conform cost estimates • significant fraction of available budget spent or committed and various tenders on-going

  23. Replies (IV) • Resources Review Board;Scientific and Technical Advisory Committee. • RRB and STAC are in place • first meetings on 18 and 19 November 2013, respectively • precursor of RRB existed since Preparatory Phase (ASC) • Activity plans; Budgets; KPI; Earth & Sea sciences. • viable long-term plan with KPIs exists for neutrino astronomy • budgets committed • recent observation by IceCube consolidates field of research • synergy with Earth & Sea sciences have exploratory nature

  24. Replies (V) • KM3NeT – EMSO. • formalisation of already active collaboration started • memberships defined • MoU prepared

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