Published December 1989 | Version v1
Journal article

Optimization and analysis methods against radiations for space vehicles

  • 1. MATRA ESPACE 31 - Toulouse (France)

Description

Some of the most specific features of the numerical analysis and optimization methods for spacecraft's shielding against radiative environment are reviewed. The calculation of the solar arrays degradation is stressed. MATSHIELD software for X and γ irradiation analysis is presented. An example of MATSHIELD simulation is given

Abstract (French)

Les aspects les plus representatifs des methodes d'analyse et d'optimisation contre les rayonnements pour les vehicules spatiaux sont passes en revue. Le calcul de la degradation des generateurs solaires est evoque. Le logiciel MATSHIELD qui etudie les irradiations X, et gamma est presente. Un exemple d'application de MATSHIELD est fourni

Additional details

Additional titles

Original title (French)
Methodes d'analyses et d'optimisation contre les rayonnements pour les vehicules spatiaux

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Annales de Physique (Les Ulis), Colloque
Journal Volume
14
Journal Issue
6
Series
Ann. Phys. (Les Ulis), Colloq.
Journal Page Range
609-626

Conference

Title
Effects on Components and Systems.
Original Conference Title
Radiations: Effets sur les Composants et Systemes. Radecs 89
Acronym
Radecs 89. Radiations
Dates
11-14 Sep 1989.
Place
Montpellier (France).

INIS

Country of Publication
France
Country of Input or Organization
France
INIS RN
21069887
Subject category
S73: NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND RADIATION PHYSICS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
GAMMA RADIATION; M CODES; RADIATION DOSES; RADIATION PROTECTION; SHIELDING; SOLAR CELLS; SPACE VEHICLES; X RADIATION
Descriptors DEC
COMPUTER CODES; DIRECT ENERGY CONVERTERS; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT; IONIZING RADIATIONS; RADIATIONS