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Future directions for LDEF ionizing radiation modeling and assessmentsData from the ionizing radiation dosimetry aboard LDEF provide a unique opportunity for assessing the accuracy of current space radiation models and in identifying needed improvements for future mission applications. Details are given of the LDEF data available for radiation model evaluations. The status is given of model comparisons with LDEF data, along with future directions of planned modeling efforts and data comparison assessments. The methodology is outlined which is related to modeling being used to help insure that the LDEF ionizing radiation results can be used to address ionizing radiation issues for future missions. In general, the LDEF radiation modeling has emphasized quick-look predictions using simplified methods to make comparisons with absorbed dose measurements and induced radioactivity measurements of emissions. Modeling and LDEF data comparisons related to linear energy transfer spectra are of importance for several reasons which are outlined. The planned modeling and LDEF data comparisons for LET spectra is discussed, including components of the LET spectra due to different environment sources, contribution from different production mechanisms, and spectra in plastic detectors vs silicon.
Document ID
19920017999
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Armstrong, T. W.
(Science Applications International Corp. Prospect, TN, United States)
Colborn, B. L.
(Science Applications International Corp. Prospect, TN, United States)
Date Acquired
September 6, 2013
Publication Date
June 1, 1992
Publication Information
Publication: NASA. Langley Research Center, Second LDEF Post-Retrieval Symposium Abstracts
Subject Category
Atomic And Molecular Physics
Accession Number
92N27242
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NAS8-38566
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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