Technical Session H

RADECS 2021

RADECS 2021 - Technical Program

Tuesday, September 14, 2021 (starts at 10.40 h)

RADECS 2021 - Session H

Radiation Environments

Session Co-Chair:

Camille Bélanger-Champagne, TRIUMF
Eamonn Daly, Interstellar Overdrivers

ORAL PRESENTATIONS

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T. Billoud1, B. Bergmann1, C. Leroy2, S. Menke3, S. Pospíšil1

1 Institute of Experimental and Applied Physics, Czech Republic
2 Université de Montréal, Canada
3 Max Planck Institute for Physics, Germany

 

New methods to characterize radiation in the ATLAS experiment have been developed using Timepix detectors. Measurements of total ionizing dose and charged particle fluences at different locations in the experiment are used to benchmark Geant4 simulations.


C. Papadimitriou1, I. Sandberg1, S. Aminalragia-Giamini1, H. Evans2,  P. Jiggens2

1 SPARC, Greece
2 ESA, Netherlands

 

We present a unified framework, to consolidate both data and methodologies, perform comparisons under the same constraints, and produce trapped particle radiation models that can be tailored to any future user's use-case scenarios.


D. Lazaro1, A. Sicard1, P. Caron1, D. Falguère1, R. Ecoffet2, D. Standarovski2, N. Balcon2, J. Mekki2, V. Thakur3, P. Timmerman3, R. Hernandez3, G. Schneider3, C. Keys4, M. Baylocq4

1 ONERA, France
2 CNES, France
3 EUTELSAT, France
4 MAXAR, USA


Using correlation between LEO and equatorial electron measurements, a methodology is presented and validated, with the ICARE-NG detector measurements on board EUTELSAT 7C to infer flux encountered by the spacecraft during its EOR phase.


 

P. Caron1, S. Bourdarie1, D. Falguère1, D. Lazaro1, P. Bourdoux2, V. Thakur4, P. Timmerman4, R. Hernandez4, G. Schneider4, C. Keys5, M. Baylocq5, N. Balcon3, D.Standarovski3, J. Mekki3, R. Ecoffet3

1 ONERA, France
2 EREMS, France
3 CNES, France
4 EUTELSAT, France
5 MAXAR, USA

 

Measurements of particle fluxes (protons and electrons) obtained with the ICARE-NG monitor on the Eutelsat 7C orbit (Electric Orbit Raising to geostationary orbit) are presented.


 

C. Tscherne1, M. Wind1, L. Huber1, M. Latocha1, I. Slipukhin2, S. Uznanski2, R. Garcia Alía2, A. Hörmer3, R. Zeif3, O. Koudelka3, H. Fragner4, A. Dielacher4, C. Pirat5, F. Perez-Lissi5, G. Santin5, P. Beck1

1 Seibersdorf Laboratories, Austria
2 CERN, Switzerland
3 Graz University of Technology, Institute of Communication Networks and Satellite Communications, Austria
4 RUAG Space GmbH, Austria
5 ESA, Netherlands

 

We present the TID Reference Dosimeter and SEU Assessment System, a miniaturized dosimetry payload for SmallSats. We provide information on the concept, performance, development, and preparations for its in-orbit demonstration onboard the Austrian CubeSat PRETTY.


 

I. Sandberg1, S. Aminalragia-Giamini2, C. Papadimitriou2, R. van Gijlswijk3, D. Heynderickx4, W. Hajdas5, M. Heil6, H. Evans7

1 Space Applications and Research Consultancy, Greece
2 Space Applications and Research Consultancy (SPARC), Greece
3 Solenix-DE, Germany
4 DH Consultancy, Belgium
5 PSI, Switzerland
6 ESA ESOC, Germany
7 ESA ESTEC, Netherlands

 

First results from ESA Next Generation Monitor on-board EDRS-C are presented. Special attention is given on the measurements of the unit during the GTO of the satellite. Evaluation and comparisons with other monitors are reported.


 

POSTERS

Poster
Session Chair:

Steven Witczak, Northrop Grumman

A. Albarodi1, M. B. Demirköz1, U. Kılıç1, A. B. Can1, E. Karadöller1, D. Boztemur1, M. Aktaş2, T. C. Atasever2

1 Middle East Technical University, Turkey
2 ROKETSAN, Turkey

 

A radiation monitor was produced and flown to an altitude of 136 km twice on top the SR0.1 rocket launched with measurement of the Pfotzer-Regener maximum and the effects of the CME on October 28th, 2020.


 

A. Sicard1, V. Maget1, D. Lazaro1, N. Balcon2, R. Ecoffet2

1 ONERA, France
2 CNES, France

 

The aim of this study is to develop a GREEN "Upper Envelop" model for electrons which takes into account the variation from one solar cycle to another.


 

F. Enengl1, H. Evans2, R. Horne3

1 University of Oslo, Norway
2 ESA ESTEC, Netherlands
3 British Antarctic Survey, United Kingdom

 

We investigate pitch angle distributions in the inner radiation belt in equatorial regions. We use data from IREM (INTEGRAL mission) and PROTEL (CRRESmission). We find a dependency of flux anisotropies on the proton energy levels.


 

A. Nasi1, I. A. Daglis1, C. Katsavrias1, W. Li2

1 National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
2 Boston University, USA

 

This study addresses the association of solar wind conditions, geomagnetic parameters, wave activity, and seed electrons, and indicates that seed electron presence, plasmasphere erosion and wave activity are conditions leading to substantial relativistic electron enhancements.


 

L. Gonzales1, G. Kirbiš1, D. Selčan2, I. Kramberger1

1 University of Maribor, Slovenia
2 SkyLabs d.o.o., Slovenia

 

This paper presents design, temperature and irradiation calibration, and in-flight data of PIN diode base TID monitor module, appropriate for use on nanosatellites missions. The module is highly miniaturized and uses COTS components.


 

P. Jiggens1, J. Vennekens1, P. Lux1, N. Lawton1, S. Clucas1, C. Poivey1, D. Steenari1, H. Evans1, M. Millinger1, V. Braun1, S. Mutch1, M. Khan2, M. Verhoef1, G. Salinas1, C. Terhes1, B. Sousa2, K. Benamar1, Y. Le Deuff1, M. van Pelt1, M. Magazzu1, T. Wablat1, D. Lomanto1, P. Nieminen1, S. Rason1, V. Ferlet-Cavrois1

1 ESA ESTEC, Netherlands
2 ESA ESOC, Germany

 

Initial conclusions of a feasibility study for a low-cost, short-duration mission to measure the space environment whilst simultaneously measuring effects on components, testing mitigation strategies and giving flight heritage to new detectors and components.


 

M. Pinson1, P. Caron1, P. Laurent2, I. Cojocari2

1 ONERA, France
2 CEA, France

 

An active shield using a scintillator and silicon photo-multipliers (SiPMs) has been developed to operate with the ICARE-NG instrument to reduce electron contamination through the sides of the detector, thus increasing energy resolution.


 

G. Lerner1, A. Coronetti1, J. Kempf2, R. Garcia Alía1, F. Cerutti1, A. Gilardi1,3, W. Farabolini´1,4, R. Corsini1

1 CERN, Switzerland
2 ISAE-Supaero, France
3 University of Naples Federico II, INFN Naples, Italy
4 CEA-Saclay, France

 

We study the photoneutron field near the THz dump of the CLEAR electron accelerator at CERN using FLUKA simulations and SEU measurements with SRAM memories, characterising its properties and evaluating its suitability for radiation tests.