Cosmic Ray Effects on Microelectronics. Part 2. The Geomagnetic Cutoff Effects

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Abstract:

The earths magnetic field modulates the energy spectra of charged particle radiation reaching a satellite from outside the magnetosphere. This report describes how a transmission function is calculated that modulates the radiation environment in the interplanetary medium to obtain the orbit-averaged radiation environment at the skin of any spacecraft in a circular orbit. It is found that the location of the electronics package within the spacecraft may affect the soft upset rate.

Author(s):
Adams, J. H., Jr. ; Letaw, J. R. ; Smart, D. F.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC
Descriptive Note:
Memorandum rept.
Supplementary Note:
See also Part 1, ADA103897.
Pagination:
0048

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
NRL-MR-5099-PT-2
Task Number(s):
RR0340643
Project Number(s):
RR03406
Monitor Series:
NAVELEX
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Modernization Areas:
Space; Directed Energy; Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Space
Descriptor(s):
*GEOMAGNETISM, *MICROELECTRONICS, *COSMIC RAYS, SPACECRAFT, CHARGED PARTICLES, ARTIFICIAL SATELLITES, MICROCIRCUITS, IONIZING RADIATION, SPACEBORNE, GALACTIC COSMIC RAYS, SOLAR COSMIC RAYS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Astrophysics, Geomagnetism, Electricity and Magnetism
Keyword(s):
PE61153N, WU411752A3, WU411752A3
Report Date:
1983 May 26