Alfred L. Vampola
Abstract
This paper is an introductory-level tutorial covering the charged particle environment in the Earth's magnetosphere and its effects on spacecraft. It provides an overview of radiation effects on spacecraft, trapped particle morphology, and the radiation environment.
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This paper is an introductory-level tutorial covering the charged particle environment in the Earth's magnetosphere and its effects on spacecraft. It provides an overview of radiation effects on spacecraft, trapped particle morphology, and the radiation environment.
Key concepts: Spacecraft, Magnetosphere, Van Allen radiation belt, Spacecraft charging, Aerospace engineering, Charged particle, Space environment, Hazardous waste