Comment by dukwon
7 years ago
> For this detection channel, there isn't too much special about Antarctica
What about for the Askaryan channel?
7 years ago
> For this detection channel, there isn't too much special about Antarctica
What about for the Askaryan channel?
For the Askaryan channel you want a dense dielectric material (dense to have a big target, dielectric so tht radio can propagate). On Earth, that means glacial ice, sand or salt. Antarctica has a lot of ice.
Is sea water unsuitable?
Yes, it's pretty much the opposite of a dielectric. It's a good conductor with mobile charges, and cannot support any polarization.
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