Scripting data acquisition operations and choice of data format for the data files of the DUCK ultra-high energy cosmic rays detector

TL;DR

This paper discusses the control software design for the DUCK cosmic rays detector, focusing on data acquisition control, data format selection, and the use of ROOT for data storage and analysis.

Contribution

It introduces a software framework for controlling DAQ operations and data formatting in the DUCK detector, utilizing ROOT for data management.

Findings

ROOT is effective for DAQ and data analysis

Software limitations are identified and ongoing improvements are planned

Control software enables flexible data acquisition and storage

Abstract

This document outlines the control software considerations for the D.U.C.K (Detection of Unusual Cosmic casKades). The primary goal of this software is to provide users with the ability to control Flash Analog to Digital Converter functions and conduct DAQ (Data Acquisition) operations as well as set the file format for saving the data. The ROOT software framework was found to be particularly useful for DAQ and serves as the primary tool for storing and analyzing our data. Limitations of the software are being considered, and further development is being conducted.