Description of light ion production cross sections and fluxes on the Mars surface using the QMSFRG model
Abstract
The atmosphere of Mars significantly attenuates the heavy ion component of the primary galactic cosmic rays (GCR), however, increases the fluence of secondary light ions (neutrons, and hydrogen and helium isotopes) because of particle production processes. We describe results of the quantum multiple scattering fragmentation (QMSFRG) model for the production of light nuclei through the distinct mechanisms of nuclear abrasion and ablation, coalescence, and cluster knockout. The QMSFRG model is shown to be in excellent agreement with available experimental data for nuclear fragmentation cross sections. We use the QMSFRG model and the space radiation transport code, HZETRN to make predictions of the light particle environment on the Martian surface at solar minimum and near maximum. The radiation assessment detector (RAD) experiment will be launched in 2009 as part of the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL). We make predictions of the expected results for time dependent count-rates to be observed by the RAD experiment. Finally, we consider sensitivity assessments of the impact of the Martian atmospheric composition on particle fluxes at the surface.
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The atmosphere of Mars attenuates the intensity of the heavy ion component of the primary GCR but increases the fluence of secondary particles (neutrons, and hydrogen and helium isotopes) because of particle production processes in nuclear interactions.
“The atmosphere of Mars attenuates the intensity of the heavy ion component of the primary GCR but increases the fluence of secondary particles (neutrons, and hydrogen and helium isotopes) because of particle production processes in nuclear interactions [Cucinotta et al., 2007].”
From Comparison of Martian surface ionizing radiation measurements from MSL-RAD with Badhwar-O'Neill 2011/HZETRN model calculations (2014) · cites this paper as Cucinotta et al., 2007
The QMSFRG model is shown to be in excellent agreement with available experimental data for nuclear fragmentation cross sections.
“The QMSFRG model is shown to be in excellent agreement with available experimental data for nuclear fragmentation cross sections [Cucinotta et al., 2007].”
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- Authors
- Cucinotta, F. A., Kim, M.-H., Schneider, S. I., & Hassler, D. M.
- Affiliations
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration (US)
- Pennsylvania State University (US)
- Southwest Research Institute (US)
- Corresponding author
- Cucinotta, Francis A.
- Venue
- Radiation and Environmental Biophysics
- Published
- 2007-03-07
- Volume
- 46
- Issue
- 2
- Pages
- 101-106
- ISSN
- 0301-634X (ISSN-L)
- 1432-2099
- OpenAlex
- W2013459365
- Cited by
- 35
- References
- 2
- Citations by year
- 2026: 3 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 1 · 2023: 2 · 2022: 2 · 2020: 3 · 2019: 1 · 2015: 2 · 2014: 3 · 2013: 4 · 2012: 5
- FWCI
- 1.72
- Type
- journal article
- Language
- en
- Open access
- closed
- Locations
- Radiation and Environmental Biophysics (publishedVersion)
- PubMed (publishedVersion)
- NASA STI Repository (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) (submittedVersion)
- Topics
- Health Sciences › Medicine › Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine › Radiation Therapy and Dosimetry
- Physical Sciences › Physics and Astronomy › Astronomy and Astrophysics › Planetary Science and Exploration
- Physical Sciences › Physics and Astronomy › Nuclear and High Energy Physics › Astrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena
- Keywords
- nuclear fragmentation cross sections, galactic cosmic rays, neutron production, coalescence, HZETRN, Radiation Assessment Detector, Mars Science Laboratory, solar cycle dependence, radiation shielding
- MeSH terms
- Computer Simulation, Cosmic Radiation, Environmental Exposure, Extraterrestrial Environment, Ions, Models, Theoretical, Radiation Dosage, Radiation Monitoring, Risk Factors, Space Flight, Mars, Risk Assessment
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