Identification of an unexpected space radiation hazard

Details Identification of an unexpected space radiation hazard Identification of an unexpected space radiation hazard

Dec 1992

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1992itns...39.1761b&link_type=abstract

IEEE Transactions on Nuclear Science (ISSN 0018-9499), vol. 39, no. 6, pt. 1, p. 1761-1764.

Computer Science

29

Earth Orbital Environments, Radiation Belts, Radiation Hazards, Solar Radiation, Solar Terrestrial Interactions, Crres (Satellite), Earth Magnetosphere, Solar Flares, Solar Wind, Solar X-Rays

Scientific paper

A new radiation belt was formed on 24 March 1991 by the interaction of a strong shock in the solar wind with the earth's magnetosphere. The authors describe observations of the moment of creation by sensors aboard the CRRES (Combined Release and Radiation Effects Satellite). The electrons and protons injected into the magnetosphere in this event are highly penetrating and represent a threat to spacecraft orbiting in that region of near-earth space. It is pointed out that the injection event was completely unexpected and may have been a unique occurrence in magnitude during 35 years of space research. However, the response of the early particle sensors to such an event is not obvious, and therefore a definitive conclusion is difficult to make.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Identification of an unexpected space radiation hazard does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Identification of an unexpected space radiation hazard, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Identification of an unexpected space radiation hazard will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1115355