Results from Radiation Monitoring Equipment Experiments on STS-41C, 41D, $!g, and 51A.

Abstract

The results from the Radiation Monitoring Equipment (RME) experiments, flown onboard STS-41C, 41D, 41G, and 51A are presented and discussed. The RME consists of the HRM-III gamma-ray counter and PRM neutron/proton dosimeter. The gamma-ray data agree with data from previous flights with somewhat higher readings on STS-41G. Large increases in count rates are observed when the Orbiter is in the South Atlantic and Southeast Asian Anomalies. Increases in count rate are also observed at higher latitudes. Neutron/proton dosage is consistent with NASA predictions. Keywords include: Dosimetry; Radiation Monitoring; Space Radiation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 18, 1985
Accession Number
ADA154676

Entities

People

  • M. E. Fields
  • M. R. Mcclellan
  • R. G. Madonna
  • S. E. Cash

Organizations

  • Air Force Technical Applications Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Availability
  • Classification
  • Crystal Structure
  • Dose Rate
  • Dosimeters
  • Dosimetry
  • Gamma Rays
  • Latitude
  • Liquid Crystal Displays
  • Monitoring
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Monitoring
  • Rotary Switches
  • Security
  • Space Systems
  • Switches

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Engineering.
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Seismology

Technology Areas

  • Space