Published 1986 | Version v1
Journal article

Methods of galactic heavy ion transport

  • 1. Old Dominion Univ., Norfolk, VA
  • 2. NASA, Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA

Description

Two methods of calculating the transition of galactic heavy ions in the earth's atmosphere are compared with respect to accuracy, generality, and computer efficiency. The most general method is shown to have the highest accuracy and is a simple numerical procedure. 12 refs

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Radiat. Res.
Journal Volume
108
Series
Radiat. Res.
Journal Page Range
231-237
ISSN
0033-7587
CODEN
RAREA

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
United States
INIS RN
18079261
Subject category
S58: GEOSCIENCES; S73: NUCLEAR PHYSICS AND RADIATION PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
ACCURACY; ATTENUATION; COSMIC RADIATION; EARTH ATMOSPHERE; HEAVY IONS; MATRICES; NUMERICAL SOLUTION; RADIATION TRANSPORT
Descriptors DEC
CHARGED PARTICLES; IONIZING RADIATIONS; IONS; RADIATIONS