JBIS March/April 2000

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Space Radiation

Overview of Radiation Belt Modelling
D. Heynderickx

Radiation Effects and Implications for the Use of Commercial Components in Space
L. Adams

A Balanced Plan for Spacecraft Radiation Protection
Andrew Chugg

COTS-Based Spacecraft in the LEO Environment - 17 Years of Flight Experience with the UoSAT Microsatellites
Craig I. Underwood

The Space Radiation Environment and Background Noise in Astronomical g-Ray Telescopes
A.J. Dean, F. Lei, R. Gurriaran, C. Ferguson, A. J. Bird and J.J. Lockley

Space Debris

Historical Evolution of the Low Earth Orbit Debris Environment
R. Walker, J. Wilkinson, H. Stokes and G. Swinerd

Preliminary Assessment of New Orbital Debris Shielding for Unmanned Satellites
J. Wilkinson, H. Stokes and R. Walker

Mars Exploration

Is There Lightning on Mars?
G.A. Landis

Searching for Extant Life on Mars: The ATP-Firefly Luciferin/Luciferase Technique
R.K. Obousy, A.C. Tziolas, K. Kaltsas, M.R. Sims and W.D. Grant

Simulation of a Martian Solar Thermal Power Plant: Diurnal Operation and Power-Efficiency Correlations
V. Badescu, G. Popescu and M. Feidt