Scaling factor for the A-ref1 configuration of the SWGO array

Abstract

Several air shower observables exhibit sensitivity to the geometric layout of the detector array. In this note, we present an analysis of the A-ref1 configuration within the SWGO (The Southern Wide-field Gamma-ray Observatory) array. The results yield a crucial scaling factor that establishes a linkage for these observables between the central and outrigger arrays.Examining the A-ref1 configuration helps reveal how array geometry impacts observable outcomes. The conclusions highlight the importance of understanding and considering these geometric effects when interpreting air shower data.