Title :
Measurements of the radiation environment on the APEX satellite
Author :
Sims, A.J. ; Dyer, C.S. ; Watson, C.J. ; Peerless, C.L.
Author_Institution :
Space Dept., Defence Res. Agency, Farnborough, UK
fDate :
6/1/1996 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The Cosmic Radiation Environment and Dosimetry experiment was built to accompany the CRUX (Cosmic Ray Upset) experiment on the USAF APEX satellite, launched in August 1994. Results of measurements of the space radiation environment are presented
Keywords :
artificial satellites; cosmic ray interactions; integrated circuit reliability; space vehicle electronics; CRUX; USAF APEX satellite; cosmic ray upset; dosimetry experiments; space radiation environment; Atmospheric measurements; Belts; Dosimetry; Extraterrestrial measurements; Instruments; P-i-n diodes; Protons; Satellites; Space vehicles; Telescopes;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
