Oct 24, 2012

UNH Astrophysicists Create First Web-based Tool for Predicting Space Radiation Risks

Astrophysicists from UNH’s Space Science Center (SSC) have created the first online system for predicting and forecasting the radiation environment in near-Earth, lunar, and Martian space environments. The near real-time tool will provide critical information as preparations are made for potential future manned missions to the moon and Mars.Associate professor of physics Nathan Schwadron of the... Read more

Posted in: Space Science, Research Development & Communications, Research Spotlight
Tags: 2012, EOS, NASA, NSF, PREDICCS, SSC