Preliminary validation of computational procedures for a new atmospheric ionizing radiation (air) model

Details Preliminary validation of computational procedures for a new atmospheric ionizing radiation (air) model Preliminary validation of computational procedures for a new atmospheric ionizing radiation (air) model

Jul 2003

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Advances in Space Research, Volume 32, Issue 1, p. 27-33.

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A new computational procedure to determine particle fluxes in the Earth's atmosphere is presented. The primary cosmic ray spectrum has been modeled through an analysis of simultaneous proton and helium measurements made on high altitude balloon flights and spacecraft. An improved global fit to the data was achieved through applying a unique technique utilizing the Fokker-Plank equation with a non-linear rigidity-dependent diffusion coefficient. The propagation of primary particles through the Earth's atmosphere is calculated with a three-dimensional Monte Carlo transport program called FLUKA. Primary protons and helium nuclei (alphas) are generated within the rigidity range of 0.5 GV - 20 TV uniform in cos2Φ. For a given location, primaries above the effective cutoff rigidity are transported through the atmosphere. Alpha particles are initially transported with a separate package called HEAVY to simulate fragmentation. This package interfaces with FLUKA to provide interaction starting points for each nucleon originating from a helium nucleus. Results from this calculation are presented and compared to measurements.

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