Monitoring observations of cosmic radiation aboard the Salyut 4 orbital station.
Abstract
The characteristics of Salyut-4 observations of cosmic rays from December 1974 to July 1975 are examined. Particular attention is given to the latitude effect of the detected radiation; the longitude dependence at low and middle latitudes; attitude effects; absolute fluxes and energy spectra; the role of negative planetary magnetic anomalies; and the neutron component. The main conclusion of the study is that monitor observations of cosmic rays from satellites by means of omnidirectional detectors require consideration not only of the trajectory characteristics of the satellite but also of the attitude.
- Publication:
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Kosmicheskie Issledovaniia
- Pub Date:
- July 1984
- Bibcode:
- 1984KosIs..22..637L
- Keywords:
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- Cosmic Rays;
- Radiation Counters;
- Salyut Space Station;
- Satellite Sounding;
- Energy Spectra;
- Instrument Orientation;
- Neutron Counters;
- Satellite Orientation;
- Spaceborne Experiments;
- Spacecraft Trajectories;
- Space Radiation;
- Cosmic Rays