Improved understanding of the Earth`s radiation belts from the CRRES satellite

Journal Article · Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 EST 1996 · IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/23.490755· OSTI ID:242419

Gussenhoven, M S; Mullen, E G; Brautigam, D H ^[1]

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1. Phillips Lab., Hanscom AFB, MA (United States). Geophysics Directorate

Energetic particle data gathered on the CRRES spacecraft have been used to produce new and more accurate models of high-energy electron and proton fluxes as well as total dose models out to geosynchronous altitude. In addition to providing the information necessary to improve designs and operations of near-Earth space systems, the models also give insight into the dynamic behavior of the radiation belts not considered in previous models. Sample orbit runs are compared to the earlier NASA models to elucidate their weaknesses. Areas of improved understanding in the radiation environment, gained from CRRES, and how they impact systems are summarized.

• OSTI ID: 242419
• Journal Information: IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science, Vol. 43, Issue 2; Other Information: PBD: Apr 1996
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

66 PHYSICS
44 INSTRUMENTATION
INCLUDING NUCLEAR AND PARTICLE DETECTORS
RADIATION BELTS
DYNAMICS
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT
PHYSICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
SPACE FLIGHT
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
HAZARDS
IONIZING RADIATIONS