Space dosimetry with the application of a 3D silicon detector telescope: response function and inverse algorithm

Area of Science:

• Space science
• Radiation physics
• Astronaut health

Background:

• Space missions involve significant cosmic radiation exposure, a major risk for astronauts.
• Cosmic radiation, primarily charged heavy particles, necessitates accurate dose measurement for health risk assessment.
• Current methods require combined measurements and calculations to determine dose equivalent due to radiation weighting factors.

Purpose of the Study:

• To develop and manufacture a three-axis silicon detector telescope named Tritel.
• To create software for evaluating measured energy deposition spectra.
• To enable accurate determination of absorbed dose and dose equivalent for space radiation.

Main Methods:

• Development of a three-axis silicon detector telescope (Tritel).
• Implementation of software for analyzing energy deposition spectra.
• Utilizing radiation weighting factors to differentiate between absorbed and equivalent dose.

Main Results:

• The Tritel device is designed to measure space radiation parameters.
• The developed software facilitates data evaluation for radiation monitoring.
• The system aims to provide accurate absorbed dose and dose equivalent values.

Conclusions:

• The Tritel system offers a novel approach to space radiation dosimetry.
• Accurate dose equivalent determination is crucial for mitigating health risks during spaceflight.
• This project contributes to enhanced radiation safety for long-duration space missions.