GCR and SPE Radiation Effects in MaterialsThis Year 3 project provides risk reduction data to assess galactic cosmic ray (GCR) and solar particle event (SPE) space radiation damage in materials used in manned low-earth orbit, lunar, interplanetary, and Martian surface missions. Long duration (up to 50 years) space radiation damage is being quantified for materials used in inflatable structures (1st priority), and space suit and habitable composite materials (2nd priority). The data collected has relevance for nonmetallic materials (polymers and composites) used in NASA missions where long duration reliability is needed in continuous or intermittent space radiation fluxes.
Document ID
20160012736
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Waller, Jess (Jacobs Technology, Inc. Las Cruces, NM, United States)
Rojdev, Kristina (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Nichols, Charles (NASA White Sands Test Facility NM, United States)
Date Acquired
October 28, 2016
Publication Date
November 2, 2016
Subject Category
Composite MaterialsMan/System Technology And Life SupportSpace RadiationSpacecraft Design, Testing And Performance