Statistics – Applications
Scientific paper
Mar 2000
adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=2000stin...0031891h&link_type=abstract
Technical Report, NASA/TP-2000-209865; NAS 1.60:209865; L-17876
Statistics
Applications
Neutrons, Algorithms, Radiation Protection, Mathematical Models, Applications Programs (Computers), Extraterrestrial Radiation, Boltzmann Transport Equation, Fluence, Water, Monte Carlo Method, Energy Spectra, Solar Flares
Scientific paper
A low-energy neutron transport algorithm for use in space radiation protection is developed. The algorithm is based upon a multigroup analysis of the straight-ahead Boltzmann equation by using a mean value theorem for integrals. This analysis is accomplished by solving a realistic but simplified neutron transport test problem. The test problem is analyzed by using numerical and analytical procedures to obtain an accurate solution within specified error bounds. Results from the test problem are then used for determining mean values associated with rescattering terms that are associated with a multigroup solution of the straight-ahead Boltzmann equation. The algorithm is then coupled to the Langley HZETRN code through the evaporation source term. Evaluation of the neutron fluence generated by the solar particle event of February 23, 1956, for a water and an aluminum-water shield-target configuration is then compared with LAHET and MCNPX Monte Carlo code calculations for the same shield-target configuration. The algorithm developed showed a great improvement in results over the unmodified HZETRN solution. In addition, a two-directional solution of the evaporation source showed even further improvement of the fluence near the front of the water target where diffusion from the front surface is important.
Clowdsley Martha S.
Heinbockel John H.
Wilson William J.
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