Radiation effects in space

Duration

10h Th

Number of credits

Lecturer

Alain Carapelle

Language(s) of instruction

English language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the first semester, review in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Space is a very harsh environment and ionizing radiations are a major concern. They affect electronic components, optical payloads and obviously manned mission. This course will detail radiation environment in space, effects on components and human, shielding, on ground testing and give details of selected case.

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

List of topics covered during the course
1) A brief summary on ionizing radiation: units, types of radiation, interactions with matter 2) Ionizing radiation in the space environment: radiation sources, LEO, GEO, interplanetary missions. SPENVIS software 3) Radiation effects on optical and electronic components: NIEL, SEE, TID, spacecraft charging. Numerical simulations 4) Effects of Radiation on Humans 5) Shielding 6) Ground tests: TID (RX and gamma), SEE (heavy ions and lasers), NIEL (neutrons and protons) 7) Miscellaneous: RTG, nuclear propulsion, space scientific instruments using ionizing radiation (e.g. APXS)
 

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

A personal work will be requested. It will be presented during the final examination.

Mode of delivery (face to face, distance learning, hybrid learning)

Face-to-face, powerpoint presentations.

Recommended or required readings

Copies of the (updated) power point lectures and reference book chapters may be downloaded from the eCampus web site.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral examination including individual work presentation as well as general questions about the course.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

It is highly recommended to attend the classes.

Contacts

Alain CARAPELLE
a.carapelle@uliege.be
CSL (Centre Spatial de Liège) Bât. B29 C.S.L. avenue Pré-Aily 4031 Angleur Belgique
Téléphone phone +32 4 3824624

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