DocumentCode
780865
Title
Low altitude edge of the inner radiation belt: dose models from the APEX satellite
Author
Gussenhoven, M.S. ; Mullen, E.G. ; Hardy, D.A. ; Madden, D. ; Holeman, E. ; Delorey, D. ; Hanser, F.
Author_Institution
Phillips Lab., Geophys. Directorate, Hanscom AFB, MA, USA
Volume
42
Issue
6
fYear
1995
fDate
12/1/1995 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
2035
Lastpage
2042
Abstract
Dosimeter data taken on the APEX satellite in a 362 by 2544 km, 70° inclination orbit are used to produce a high resolution dose model of the inner edge of the inner proton radiation belt. The APEX data are compared to dosimeter data taken on the DMSP and CRRES spacecraft. The comparisons show that the CRRESRAD model is reliable down to 850 km and can be extended down to 350 km with the APEX data. Solar cycle variations on the inner edge of the inner belt were found to be much less than predicted by theory
Keywords
artificial satellites; magnetosphere; radiation belts; space vehicle electronics; 350 to 850 km; APEX satellite; CRRESRAD model; high resolution dose model; inner radiation belt; low altitude edge; proton radiation belt; solar cycle variations; Atmospheric modeling; Belts; Electrons; NASA; Photovoltaic systems; Protons; Satellites; Solar power generation; Space missions; Space vehicles;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9499
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/23.489250
Filename
489250
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