The Impact of Space Radiation Environment on Satellites Operation in Near-Earth Space

Energetic particles and electromagnetic radiation (EM) from solar events and galactic cosmic rays can bombard and interact with satellites’ exposed surfaces, and sometimes possess enough energy to penetrate their surface. Among other known effects, the scenario can cause accelerated orbit decay due...

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Main Authors: Nwankwo, Victor U. J., Jibiri, Nnamdi N., Kio, Michael T.
Format: Book Chapter
Language:English
Published: IntechOpen 2020
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Online Access:https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/70180
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