Status of SalSA

TL;DR

SalSA is a proposed experiment using radio antennas in salt formations to detect ultra-high energy neutrinos, with ongoing feasibility assessments including salt mine measurements.

Contribution

This paper provides an update on the development and feasibility studies of the SalSA neutrino detection project in salt formations.

Findings

Feasibility assessments indicate potential for neutrino detection in salt.

Measurements at Hockley Salt Mine support SalSA's technical viability.

Current status shows progress towards implementation.

Abstract

We report on the status of the Salt Sensor Array (SalSA), a proposed experiment for detecting ultra-high energy neutrinos through the radio \v{C}erenkov technique with an array of radio-microwave antennas embedded in a large, naturally occurring salt formation. We review the measurements to date aimed at assessing SalSA's feasibility, including a return visit of the Hockley Salt Mine in Hockley, Texas, and discuss the current status of the project.