Operational radiation monitoring in near-Earth space based on the system of multiple small satellites

The operational monitoring of radiation conditions in different orbits in near-Earth space is crucial for ensuring the radiation safety of space flights. The intensity of ionizing radiation fluxes in near-Earth space varies within several orders of magnitude. Therefore, existing averaged empirical m...

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Published in:Cosmic research 2015-11, Vol.53 (6), p.423-429
Main Authors: Panasyuk, M. I., Podzolko, M. V., Kovtyukh, A. S., Brilkov, I. A., Vlasova, N. A., Kalegaev, V. V., Osedlo, V. I., Tulupov, V. I., Yashin, I. V.
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Language:English
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Astronomy
Astrophysics and Astroparticles
Astrophysics and Cosmology
Physics
Physics and Astronomy
Space Exploration and Astronautics
Space Sciences (including Extraterrestrial Physics
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Summary:The operational monitoring of radiation conditions in different orbits in near-Earth space is crucial for ensuring the radiation safety of space flights. The intensity of ionizing radiation fluxes in near-Earth space varies within several orders of magnitude. Therefore, existing averaged empirical models cannot always be used to estimate specific radiation conditions in orbits. The forecast of solar cosmic rays is even less reliable. This paper presents a version of the global system of radiation monitoring in near-Earth space based on the system of multiple small satellites. The considered system of satellites with identical radiometric equipment will provide operational information on the fluxes of electrons and protons of Earth radiation belts and solar cosmic rays, which will make it possible to create 3D pictures of the distribution of particle fluxes in real time.
ISSN:0010-9525
1608-3075
DOI:10.1134/S0010952515060039