The magnitude and effects of extreme solar particle events

The magnitude and effects of extreme solar particle events

The solar energetic particle (SEP) radiation environment is an important consideration for spacecraft design, spacecraft mission planning and human spaceflight. Herein is presented an investigation into the likely severity of effects of a very large Solar Particle Event (SPE) on technology and human...

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Main Authors: Jiggens Piers, Chavy-Macdonald Marc-Andre, Santin Giovanni, Menicucci Alessandra, Evans Hugh, Hilgers Alain
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: EDP Sciences 2014-01-01
Series:Journal of Space Weather and Space Climate
Subjects:
SEP
radiation
human spaceflight
Carrington event
extreme events
Online Access:https://www.swsc-journal.org/articles/swsc/full_html/2014/01/swsc130038/swsc130038.html

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