A History of the Space Radiation Effects (SPACERAD) Program for the Joint USAF/NASA CRRES Mission. Part 1. From the Origins through the Launch, 1981-1990
Abstract
The history narrates the Space Radiation Effects (SPACERAD) Program from its origins in 1981 through the launch of the SPACERAD experiments on the USAF/NASA Combined Release/Radiation Effects Satellite (CRRES) on July 25, 1990 and the initial data results in October 1990. The SPACERAD Program comprised a coordinated schedule of space-and-ground testing of state-of-the-art microelectronics, together with new satellite measurements of the Earth's radiation belts. The goals for the program were to produce improved standards and procedures for ground-testing future space microelectronics and new dynamic models of the radiation belts. The history discusses programmatic, management and funding issues that arose in the course of its realization.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 16, 1992
- Accession Number
- ADA251236
Entities
People
- Ruth P. Liebowitz
Organizations
- Phillips Laboratory