Title :
GLEs as a Warning Tool for Radiation Effects on Electronics and Systems: A New Alert System Based on Real-Time Neutron Monitors
Author :
Mavromichalaki, H. ; Plainaki, C. ; Gerontidou, M. ; Sarlanis, C. ; Souvatzoglou, G. ; Mariatos, G. ; Belov, A. ; Eroshenko, E. ; Klepach, E. ; Yanke, V.
Author_Institution :
Athens Univ., Athens
Abstract :
Ground level cosmic ray enhancements (GLEs) are the manifestations of short-time solar energetic particles radiation near the Earth causing damage to electronic devices carried on board the satellite platforms. A test alert system based on a real-time ground-level neutron monitor network is proposed in order to protect devices and electronics from space weather radiation effects.
Keywords :
neutron detection; nuclear electronics; radiation effects; alert system; electronics; ground level cosmic ray enhancements; real-time ground-level neutron monitor network; satellite platforms; short-time solar energetic particles radiation; space weather radiation effects; Earth; Electronic equipment testing; Magnetosphere; Neutrons; Protection; Protons; Radiation effects; Real time systems; Satellite broadcasting; Space missions; Cosmic rays; extraterrestrial phenomena; solar radiation;
Journal_Title :
Nuclear Science, IEEE Transactions on
DOI :
10.1109/TNS.2007.897400
