Speaker
Dr
Pete Truscott
(Kallisto Consultancy Ltd)
Description
Nucleus-nucleus interactions have been acknowledged as of growing importance for simulations of aerospace radiation effects: energetic nuclei and nuclear fragments can have disproportionate effects both on the high-LET dose received during human spaceflight, and the single event threat to microelectronics in space and for aircraft in the upper atmosphere. Indeed, at high altitudes in the atmosphere it is essential to accurately quantify the residual primary cosmic ray and secondary nuclear fragment environment as these particles may dominate SEE rates. Previous work on improving simulation of nucleus-nucleus collisions has led the DPMJET-II.5 interface to Geant4. This paper reviews the work undertaken to extend the DPMJET modelling capability to treat a wider range of particles.
Primary author
Dr
Pete Truscott
(Kallisto Consultancy Ltd)
