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ESTIMATION OF THE RADIATION HAZARD TO A SPACECRAFT PASSING THE VAN ALLEN BELTS IN A LOW THRUST TRANSFER

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Author(s):
Barbosa, Gerson ; Sukhanov, Alexander ; Prado, Antonio F. B. A. ; Winter, Othon C. ; Martins, Juan ; Macau, Elbert ; Razoumny, YN ; Graziani, F ; Guerman, AD ; Contant, JM
Total Authors: 10
Document type: Journal article
Source: ASTRODYNAMICS 2018, PTS I-IV; v. 161, p. 9-pg., 2017-01-01.
Abstract

A spacecraft transfer from a low Earth orbit to outside the Earth sphere of influence using solar electric propulsion is considered. The spacecraft crosses the Van Allen belts many times during the transfer, what can damage the onboard electronic equipment. A simple model of the belt is taken: the belt consists of two spherical parts with homogeneous radiation. The radiation accumulated during the spacecraft passage through the belts is estimated for various transfer orbits using the model. This estimate is done for various parking orbits and transfer times. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 16/14665-2 - Astrodynamics applied to space vehicles.
Grantee:Antônio Fernando Bertachini de Almeida Prado
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 11/08171-3 - Orbital dynamics of minor bodies
Grantee:Othon Cabo Winter
Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants
FAPESP's process: 15/19880-6 - Aster project: analysis of the mission to the triple asteroid
Grantee:Antônio Fernando Bertachini de Almeida Prado
Support Opportunities: Research Grants - Visiting Researcher Grant - International