ALTEA: flight model calibration at GSI

Zaconte, V.; Belli, F.; Bidoli, V.; Casolino, M.; Fino, L. Di; Narici, L.; Picozza, P.; Rinaldi, A.; Ruggieri, Davide; Carozzo, Simone; Sannita, Walter G.; Спиллантини, П.; Nurzia, G.; Rantucci, E.; Scrimaglio, R.; Segreto, E.; Cotronei, V.; Alippi, E.; Gianelli, G.; Galper, A. M.; Korotkov, M.; Popov, A.; Петров, В. П.; Salnitskii, V.P.; Avdeev, S.; Bonvicini, W.; Zampa, G.; Zampa, N.; Vittori, R.; Fuglesang, C.; Schardt, D.

doi:10.1016/j.asr.2005.02.028

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“…The results from these measurement sessions were compared with those obtained from the two ALTEA flight model beam tests performed at GSI-Darmstadt in November 2003 and April 2004 [ 13 , 14 ] as shown in Figure 6 . In the November 2003 beam test, the calibration of SDU0-FM was performed using carbon nuclei at different energies: 100, 150, 400 and 600 MeV/n (bottom panel).…”

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“…The distance between an X plane and the correspondent Y plane is equal to 3.75 mm, while the distance between each XY pair is 37.5 mm. The outer box of each SDU is made of 1.3 mm thick aluminum and the whole structure results in a double-ended geometrical factor of 230 cm 2 sr (corresponding to a field of view that ranges between 0°and 62°) [ 13 , 14 ].…”

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“…The output analogical signals coming from the amplification stage are then sent to a multiplexer that selects and sequentially sends the data to a 12-bit analog to digital converter (ADC), placed in the ROE (Read Out Electronics) board. The energy resolution is 0.64 MIP (minimum ionizing particle, 1 MIP = 109 keV in 380 μm silicon)/ADC channel and the energy loss of the particles in each plane ranges from 10 to 2400 MIP (molybdenum is the heaviest detectable nuclear species, as it releases energy close to saturation (2000 MIP) at minimum energy loss (at 2 GeV/n)) [ 13 ], with 10 MIP (about 3 keV/µm) as the threshold value for triggering the silicon plane. A data buffer is built by sending ROE data to a FIFO (first-in first-out) register.…”

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LIDAL, a Time-of-Flight Radiation Detector for the International Space Station: Description and Ground Calibration

Romoli

Fino

Amantini

et al. 2023

Sensors

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LIDAL (Light Ion Detector for ALTEA, Anomalous Long-Term Effects on Astronauts) is a radiation detector designed to measure the flux, the energy spectra and, for the first time, the time-of‑flight of ions in a space habitat. It features a combination of striped silicon sensors for the measurement of deposited energy (using the ALTEA device, which operated from 2006 to 2012 in the International Space Station) and fast scintillators for the time-of-flight measurement. LIDAL was tested and calibrated using the proton beam line at TIFPA (Trento Institute for Fundamental Physics Application) and the carbon beam line at CNAO (National Center for Oncology Hadron‑therapy) in 2019. The performance of the time-of-flight system featured a time resolution (sigma) less than 100 ps. Here, we describe the detector and the results of these tests, providing ground calibration curves along with the methodology established for processing the detector’s data. LIDAL was uploaded in the International Space Station in November 2019 and it has been operative in the Columbus module since January 2020.

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LIDAL, a Time-of-Flight Radiation Detector for the International Space Station: Description and Ground Calibration

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“…Each SDU can discriminate particle trajectory and the corresponding energy deposition with a threshold selectable from 0.9 to 3 keV μm −1 (in silicon) [8,9]. During the presented measurements, the threshold was set at 3 keV μm −1 .…”

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Ion rates in the International Space Station during the December 2006 Solar Particle Event

Larosa

Agostini

Casolino

et al. 2011

J. Phys. G: Nucl. Part. Phys.

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Solar Particle Events (SPEs) are a major concern during prolonged space missions. During such events, a large amount of light ions, mostly protons and helium nuclei, are accelerated with enough energy to traverse the spacecraft hull and therefore represent a high hazard for the crews' health. The ALTEA particle telescope was collecting continuous data inside the USLab module of the International Space Station (ISS) during most of the December 2006 SPEs. The telescope is able to measure protons and helium respectively in the 42-45 MeV and 42-250 MeV/nucleon energy ranges, heavier ions up to relativistic molybdenum, and to discriminate nuclei for Z 5. First measurements of the charged radiation environment inside the USLab during a SPE are presented. The data averaged over the entire SPE week show an increase of the light ion rate (about a factor 1.5 in the energy range of the detector) when compared to quiet Sun conditions. The increase becomes much higher during the SPE climax (13 December) reaching a factor 10 (when averaged over three ISS orbits showing the highest activity). The extension of these results beyond the detector range is discussed. Conversely, the rates of ions with Z 5 are shown not to change significantly during the SPE week.

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“…The data gathered up to now are under analysis and will be useful for determining of the radiation environment on board the station and the validation of Montecarlo transport codes. These measurements will be compared with those obtained with a large area detector, the Altea facility (32), sent to the ISS on July 2006. Altea will also continue to investigate the LF phenomenon and the cosmic ray radiation in space.…”

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The Altcriss project on board the International Space Station

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Altamura

Minori

et al. 2007

Advances in Space Research

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The Altcriss project aims to perform a long term survey of the radiation environment on board the International Space Station. Measurements are being performed with active and passive devices in different locations and orientations of the Russian segment of the station. The goal is to perform a detailed evaluation of the differences in particle fluence and nuclear composition due to different shielding material and attitude of the station. The Sileye-3/Alteino detector is used to identify nuclei up to Iron in the energy range above ≃ 60 MeV/n. Several passive dosimeters (TLDs, CR39) are also placed in the same location of Sileye-3 detector. Polyethylene shielding is periodically interposed in front of the detectors to evaluate the effectiveness of shielding on the nuclear component of the cosmic radiation. The project was submitted to ESA in reply to the AO in the Life and Physical Science of 2004 and data taking began in December 2005. Dosimeters and data cards are rotated every six months: up to now three launches of dosimeters and data cards have been performed and have been returned with the end of expedition 12 and 13.

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ALTEA: flight model calibration at GSI

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LIDAL, a Time-of-Flight Radiation Detector for the International Space Station: Description and Ground Calibration

LIDAL, a Time-of-Flight Radiation Detector for the International Space Station: Description and Ground Calibration

Ion rates in the International Space Station during the December 2006 Solar Particle Event

The Altcriss project on board the International Space Station

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