Accession Number:

AD0804214

Title:

PROBLEMS IN THE LABORATORY SIMULATION OF SPACE PARTICULATE RADIATION

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept. 1 Sep 1964-25 Mar 1966

Corporate Author:

ARNOLD ENGINEERING DEVELOPMENT CENTER ARNOLD AFB TN

Personal Author(s):

• Kirby, W. G.
• Kindall, S. M.

Report Date:

1966-12-01

Pagination or Media Count:

42.0

Abstract:

Space particulate radiation is reviewed, the damage mechanisms are discussed, and estimates are made of the hazardous nature of the various radiation zones. The existing capability for reproducing the space environment in ground test facilities is evaluated. It is concluded that the duplication of the complete space environment is not possible but that useful testing can be accomplished with existing techniques. Research programs are proposed for the evaluation of ground test requirements.

Descriptors:

• *DAMAGE
• *SPACE SIMULATION CHAMBERS
• AURORAE
• COSMIC RAYS
• ELECTRONS
• HAZARDS
• IONIZATION
• LABORATORY EQUIPMENT
• MANNED SPACECRAFT
• PROTONS
• SIMULATION
• SOLAR FLARES
• SOLAR RADIATION
• SOLAR WIND
• SPACE ENVIRONMENTS
• THERMAL RADIATION
• UPPER ATMOSPHERE

Subject Categories:

• Test Facilities, Equipment and Methods
• Radioactivity, Radioactive Wastes and Fission Products

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE