LDEF contributions to cosmic ray and radiation environments research

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Cosmic Rays, Earth Orbital Environments, Heavy Nuclei, Long Duration Exposure Facility, Radiation Measurement, Solar Flares, Spaceborne Experiments, Dosimeters, Heavy Ions, Linear Energy Transfer (Let), Radiation Dosage, Radiation Shielding, Radioactivity

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LDEF-1 carried three experiments which are producing significant advances in our knowledge of ultra heavy and anomalous cosmic rays, solar flare particles, and heavy nuclei in the trapped belts. Nine other experiments made measurements on the radiation environments or performed dosmetric monitoring. Data from those experiments, and from measurements of induced radioactivity in LDEF components have significantly improved our knowledge of LEO radiation environment. Measurements at various locations shielding depths of radiation absorbed dose, linear energy transfer spectra, proton, neutron and heavy ion fluences, and induced radioactivity have been made, and many of these results have been compared to models. This has allowed the assessment of accuracy, and the potential for improvement, of the models. Serendipitous results from the radiation measurements include the discovery of atmospheric Be-7 plated on the front surface of LDEF, which has motivated a series of new investigations. A sample of measurements and modeling results will be presented, as well as the status of archiving the measurements and models.

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