Title :
Model for Estimating Directional Flux and Detector Response for Space Radiation Experiments
Author :
Huston, Stuart L. ; Cantwell, David ; Dorman, Paul ; Carsten, John
Author_Institution :
Huston Assoc., Newport Beach, CA
Abstract :
We describe a model for estimating the count rate, geometric factor, and gathering power for a particle telescope in an anisotropic space particle radiation field. The model can be used to estimate the response of many detector designs, in particular their sensitivity to anisotropy in the ambient field. The model is implemented within a comprehensive tool for modeling space environment effects on spacecraft and space systems.
Keywords :
particle detectors; space vehicles; anisotropic space particle radiation field; directional flux estimation; geometric factor; particle telescope; radiation detectors; space systems; spacecraft; Anisotropic magnetoresistance; Electron traps; Extraterrestrial measurements; Magnetic field measurement; Particle measurements; Power system modeling; Radiation detectors; Solid modeling; Space vehicles; Telescopes; Radiation detectors; space environment; space vehicles;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.2007.910167
