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 in | Acta astronautica Vol. 42; no. 1; pp. 107 - 114 |
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Main Authors | , |
Format | Journal Article |
Language | English |
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Legacy CDMS
Elsevier Ltd
1998
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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. |
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Bibliography: | CDMS Legacy CDMS |
ISSN: | 0094-5765 1879-2030 |
DOI: | 10.1016/S0094-5765(98)00110-6 |