Identification of an unexpected space radiation hazard

A new radiation belt was formed on 24 March 1991 by the interaction of a strong shock in the solar wind with the Earth's magnetosphere. The authors describe observations of the moment of creation by sensors aboard the CRRES (Combined Release and Radiation Effects Satellite). The electrons and p...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on nuclear science 1992-12, Vol.39 (6), p.1761-1764
Main Authors: Blake, J.B., Gussenhoven, M.S., Mullen, E.G., Fillius, R.W.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Belts
Earth
Earth, ocean, space
Electric shock
Electrons
Exact sciences and technology
External geophysics
Hazards
Interaction between magnetosphere and interplanetary space
Magnetic sensors
Magnetosphere
Physics of the magnetosphere
Radiation effects
Satellites
Sensor phenomena and characterization
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Summary:A new radiation belt was formed on 24 March 1991 by the interaction of a strong shock in the solar wind with the Earth's magnetosphere. The authors describe observations of the moment of creation by sensors aboard the CRRES (Combined Release and Radiation Effects Satellite). The electrons and protons injected into the magnetosphere in this event are highly penetrating and represent a threat to spacecraft orbiting in that region of near-Earth space. It is pointed out that the injection event was completely unexpected and may have been a unique occurrence in magnitude during 35 years of space research. However, the response of the early particle sensors to such an event is not obvious, and therefore a definitive conclusion is difficult to make.< >
ISSN:0018-9499
1558-1578
DOI:10.1109/23.211364