An implementation of a novel of glass-based detector with fast response and
wide detection range is needed to increase resolution for ultra-high energy
cosmic rays detection. Such detector has been designed and built for the
Horizon-T detector system at Tien Shan high-altitude Science Station. The main
characteristics, such as design, duration of the detector pulse and calibration
of a single particle response are discussed.Comment: Simulation is used to assess glass detector performance. Simulation
is validated first when compared to scintillator detector experimental
measurements. Final results summarized in table. Updated May 2017 with
calibrations updat