Solar particle events and the international space station

The high inclination orbit for the International Space Station poses a risk to astronauts on EVA during occasional periods of enhanced high energy particle flux from the sun known as Solar Particle Events. We are currently unable to predict these events within the few-hour lead time required for eva...

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Published inActa astronautica Vol. 42; no. 1; pp. 107 - 114
Main Authors Turner, Dr.Ronald E., Baker, Dr.John C.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Legacy CDMS Elsevier Ltd 1998
Subjects
Aerospace Medicine
Astronauts
Extravehicular Activity
Facility Design and Construction
Forecasting
Humans
Magnetics
Protons
Radiation Protection
Risk Assessment
Solar Activity
Spacecraft
Nasa Discipline Radiation Health
Non-Nasa Center
NASA Discipline Radiation Health
Non-NASA Center
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Summary:The high inclination orbit for the International Space Station poses a risk to astronauts on EVA during occasional periods of enhanced high energy particle flux from the sun known as Solar Particle Events. We are currently unable to predict these events within the few-hour lead time required for evasive action. Compounding the threat is the fact that station construction occurs during increasing solar activity and through the peak of the solar cycle. In this paper we present an overview of the risk, the current methods to provide forecasts of SPEs, and potential risk mitigation options.
Bibliography:CDMS
Legacy CDMS
ISSN:0094-5765
1879-2030
DOI:10.1016/S0094-5765(98)00110-6