PROBLEMS IN THE LABORATORY SIMULATION OF SPACE PARTICULATE RADIATION

Abstract

Space particulate radiation is reviewed, the damage mechanisms are discussed, and estimates are made of the hazardous nature of the various radiation zones. The existing capability for reproducing the space environment in ground test facilities is evaluated. It is concluded that the duplication of the complete space environment is not possible but that useful testing can be accomplished with existing techniques. Research programs are proposed for the evaluation of ground test requirements.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1966
Accession Number
AD0804214

Entities

People

  • S. M. Kindall
  • W. G. Kirby

Organizations

  • Arnold Engineering Development Complex

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Charged Particles
  • Cosmic Rays
  • Crystal Lattices
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Energy Transfer
  • Environment
  • Ionization
  • Nuclear Radiation
  • Nuclear Reactions
  • Particle Flux
  • Particles
  • Radiation
  • Simulations
  • Space Environments
  • Spacecraft
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Facilities

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Spectroscopy.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space