Title :
Improvement to and Validations of the QinetiQ Atmospheric Radiation Model (QARM)
Author :
Lei, Fan ; Hands, Alex ; Clucas, Simon ; Dyer, Clive ; Truscott, Pete
Author_Institution :
Space Div., QinetiQ
Abstract :
The QinetiQ atmospheric radiation model (QARM) is a comprehensive model of the energetic radiation in the atmosphere. In this paper we report on the improvement and validation activities for this model. The improvements include the implementation of two additional cosmic ray models, new response matrix, dose rate and flight dose calculation facilities. Tests/validations of the model have been carried out at individual component level as well as at system level. We will also report on the web interface developed to allow easy access to the model
Keywords :
atmospheric radiation; biological effects of radiation; geophysical aspects of cosmic rays; online front-ends; QARM; QinetiQ Atmospheric Radiation Model; atmospheric energetic radiation; cosmic ray models; flight dose calculation facilities; radiobiological dose rate; response matrix; web interface; Aerospace electronics; Atmosphere; Atmospheric modeling; Chemical elements; Cosmic rays; Nickel; Predictive models; Protons; Radiation effects; System testing; Atmosphere; Monte Carlo; cosmic rays; modelling; radiation; solar particles;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.2006.880567
