An Improved Elastic and Nonelastic Neutron Transport Algorithm for Space Radiation

Details An Improved Elastic and Nonelastic Neutron Transport Algorithm for Space Radiation An Improved Elastic and Nonelastic Neutron Transport Algorithm for Space Radiation

Jul 2000

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2000stin...0073843c&link_type=abstract

Technical Report, NASA/TP-2000-210299; L-17971; NAS 1.60:210299

Computer Science

Neutron Sources, Algorithms, Particle Interactions, Shielding, Boltzmann Transport Equation, Radiation Protection, Extraterrestrial Radiation, Elastic Properties, Water, Theorems, Targets, Solar Storms, Solar Flares, Solar Corpuscular Radiation, Radiation Transport, Monte Carlo Method

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A neutron transport algorithm including both elastic and nonelastic particle interaction processes for use in space radiation protection for arbitrary shield material is developed. The algorithm is based upon a multiple energy grouping and analysis of the straight-ahead Boltzmann equation by using a mean value theorem for integrals. The algorithm is then coupled to the Langley HZETRN code through a bidirectional neutron evaporation source term. Evaluation of the neutron fluence generated by the solar particle event of February 23, 1956, for an aluminum water shield-target configuration is then compared with MCNPX and LAHET Monte Carlo calculations for the same shield-target configuration. With the Monte Carlo calculation as a benchmark, the algorithm developed in this paper showed a great improvement in results over the unmodified HZETRN solution. In addition, a high-energy bidirectional neutron source based on a formula by Ranft showed even further improvement of the fluence results over previous results near the front of the water target where diffusion out the front surface is important. Effects of improved interaction cross sections are modest compared with the addition of the high-energy bidirectional source terms.

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