Title :
Technical standard for atmospheric radiation single event effects, (SEE) on avionics electronics
Author :
Edwards, Robert ; Dyer, Clive ; Normand, Eugene
Author_Institution :
Component Eng. Dept., Goodrich Engine Controls Syst., Birmingham, UK
Abstract :
We describe an IEC technical standard for atmospheric radiation single event effects at aircraft altitudes. Guidance is provided on the aircraft radiation environment, effects on electronic components, system assessment, single event rate calculation and compliance.
Keywords :
IEC standards; atmospheric radiation; avionics; neutron effects; IEC technical standard; aircraft radiation environment; atmospheric radiation SEE technical standard; avionics electronics; compliance; electronic component SEE; ionizing radiation effects; radiation-induced single event effects; secondary neutrons; single event rate calculation; system assessment; Aerospace electronics; Aircraft propulsion; Electronic components; Electronic equipment; IEC standards; Ionizing radiation; Military aircraft; Military standards; Neutrons; Radiation effects;
Conference_Titel :
Radiation Effects Data Workshop, 2004 IEEE
Conference_Location :
Atlanta, GA, USA
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-8697-3
DOI :
10.1109/REDW.2004.1352895
