Title :
Comparative measurements of single event upset and total dose environments using the CREAM instruments
Author :
Dyer, C.S. ; Sims, A.J. ; Farren, J. ; Stephen, J. ; Underwood, C.
Author_Institution :
Space Dept., R. Aerosp. Establ., Guildford, UK
fDate :
6/1/1992 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The Cosmic Radiation Environment and Activation Monitor (CREAM) is taking regular measurements in the upper atmosphere on board Concorde, while a different version of the same instrument is scheduled for flights on the Space Shuttle in September and November 1991. Meanwhile, a sister instrument (CREDO) is continuously monitoring the environment in Sun-synchronous orbit on board UOSAT-3. These simultaneous flights of similar instruments enable intercomparison of environments as well as verification of predictive models and correlation with device behavior. The extensive data set encompasses both quiet-time data and solar-particle events. Both Concorde and UOSAT-3 results are examined
Keywords :
aerospace instrumentation; cosmic ray effects and interactions; radiation detection and measurement; radiation monitoring; CREAM instruments; CREDO; Concorde; Cosmic Radiation Environment and Activation Monitor; Space Shuttle; Sun-synchronous orbit; UOSAT-3; comparative measurements; cosmic ray effects; high flying aircraft; intercomparison of environments; predictive models; quiet-time data; single event upset; solar-particle events; total dose environments; upper atmosphere; Aerospace electronics; Aircraft manufacture; Atmosphere; Atmospheric measurements; Extraterrestrial measurements; Instruments; Radiation monitoring; Single event upset; Space shuttles; Space technology;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
