The prototype string for the km3-scale Baikal neutrino telescope
V. Aynutdinov (for the Baikal-Collaboration)

TL;DR
This paper reports on the deployment and initial operation results of a prototype string for the km3-scale Baikal neutrino telescope, featuring redesigned optical modules and readout systems, integrated into the NT200+ array.
Contribution
It introduces a new prototype string with improved components for the Baikal neutrino telescope and presents initial in-situ operational results.
Findings
Successful deployment of the prototype string in 2008
Integration with NT200+ demonstrated operational functionality
Initial data shows promising performance of the new design
Abstract
A prototype string for the future km3-scale Baikal neutrino telescope has been deployed in April, 2008 and is fully integrated into the NT200+ telescope. All basic string elements - optical modules (with 12"/13" hemispherical photomultipliers), 200MHz FADC readout and calibration system - have been redesigned following experience with NT200+. First results of in-situ operation of this prototype string are presented.
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