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| − | '''Cosmic radiation''' is created in deep space by strong electric and magnetic processes, stripping atoms down to the core and accelerating them to high velocities. Those high energetic particles reach the surface of [[Mars]] due to the very thin [[atmosphere]]. Like | + | '''Cosmic radiation''' is created in deep space by strong electric and magnetic processes, stripping atoms down to the core and accelerating them to high velocities. Those high energetic particles reach the surface of [[Mars]] due to the very thin [[atmosphere]]. Like all other ionizing [[radiation]] it causes damage to material and health. |
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| + | ==Point of origin== | ||
| + | Cosmic radiation strikes bodies in the solar system from all directions, as they permeate the galaxy. They are made of the same particles in the same proportion as [[solar wind|those originating from the sun]]; and are considered part of space weather.<ref name=SME>W.K. Tobiska - ''The space environment'' in J.R. Wertz, D.F. Everett & J.J. Puschell eds. ''Space mission engineering: The new SMAD''. 2011. pp. 127-137. ISBN 978-1-881883-15-9</ref> | ||
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| + | ==Acute effects on equipment== | ||
| + | A single strike by a cosmic ray can cause three types of error in electronic equipment<ref name=SME />: | ||
| + | *[[Single-event upset]] | ||
| + | *[[Single-event latchup]] | ||
| + | *[[Single-event burnout]] | ||
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| + | ==Chronic effects on equipment== | ||
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| + | ==Acute effects on life== | ||
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[[Category:Hazards]] | [[Category:Hazards]] | ||
Revision as of 10:16, 5 February 2013
Cosmic radiation is created in deep space by strong electric and magnetic processes, stripping atoms down to the core and accelerating them to high velocities. Those high energetic particles reach the surface of Mars due to the very thin atmosphere. Like all other ionizing radiation it causes damage to material and health.
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Point of origin
Cosmic radiation strikes bodies in the solar system from all directions, as they permeate the galaxy. They are made of the same particles in the same proportion as those originating from the sun; and are considered part of space weather.[1]
Acute effects on equipment
A single strike by a cosmic ray can cause three types of error in electronic equipment[1]:
Chronic effects on equipment
To do
Acute effects on life
To do
Chronic effects on life
To do
