Title :
The hazardous space particle environment
Author :
Vampola, Alfred L.
Author_Institution :
Space Environ. Effects, Torrance, CA, USA
fDate :
12/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
This paper is an introductory-level tutorial covering the charged particle environment in the Earth´s magnetosphere and its effects on spacecraft. It provides an overview of radiation effects on spacecraft, trapped particle morphology, and the radiation environment
Keywords :
artificial satellites; radiation belts; artificial satellite; charged particle environment; hazardous environment; introductory-level tutorial; magnetosphere; radiation belt; radiation effect; radiation environment; space particle environment; spacecraft; trapped particle morphology; trapped particles; Belts; Circuits; Energy measurement; Extraterrestrial measurements; Hazards; Morphology; Particle measurements; Personnel; Space charge; Space vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Plasma Science, IEEE Transactions on
