Particle transport simulation for spaceborne, NaI gamma-ray spectrometers

Radioactivity induced in detectors by protons and secondary neutrons limits the sensitivity of spaceborne gamma-ray spectrometers. Three-dimensional Monte Carlo transport codes were used to simulate particle transport of cosmic rays and innerbelt protons in various representations of the Gamma-Ray O...

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Published in:IEEE transactions on nuclear science 1988-12, Vol.35 (6), p.1407-1411
Main Authors: Dyer, C.S., Truscott, P.R., Sims, A.J., Comber, C., Hammond, N.D.A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Cosmic rays
Gamma ray detection
Gamma ray detectors
Monte Carlo methods
Neutrons
Observatories
Protons
Solid scintillation detectors
Space vehicles
Spectroscopy
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Summary:Radioactivity induced in detectors by protons and secondary neutrons limits the sensitivity of spaceborne gamma-ray spectrometers. Three-dimensional Monte Carlo transport codes were used to simulate particle transport of cosmic rays and innerbelt protons in various representations of the Gamma-Ray Observatory Spacecraft and the Oriented Scintillation Spectrometer Experiment. Results are used to quantify accurately the contributions to the radioactive background, assess shielding options, and examine the effects of detector and spacecraft orientation in anisotropic trapped proton fluxes.< >
ISSN:0018-9499
1558-1578
DOI:10.1109/23.25472