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Manned Mars mission solar physics: Solar energetic particle prediction and warningThere are specific risks to the crew of the manned Mars mission from energetic particles generated by solar activity. Therefore, mission planning must provide for solar monitoring and solar activity forecasts. The main need is to be able to anticipate the energetic particle events associated with some solar flares and, occasionally, with erupting filaments. A second need may be for forecasts of solar interference with radio communication between the manned Mars mission (during any of its three phases) and Earth. These two tasks are compatible with a small solar observatory that would be used during the transit and orbital phases of the mission. Images of the Sun would be made several times per hour and, together with a solar X-ray detector, used to monitor for the occurrence of solar activity. The data would also provide a basis for research studies of the interplanetary medium utilizing observations covering more of the surface of the Sun than just the portion facing Earth.
Document ID
19870008334
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Suess, S. T.
(NASA Marshall Space Flight Center Huntsville, AL, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: Manned Mars Mission. Working Group Papers, V. 2, Sect. 5, App.
Subject Category
Solar Physics
Accession Number
87N17767
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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