Space Environment Testing

 

The space radiation environment is a complex and varying phenomenon, dependent upon many factors, including orbit, time of year and solar activity. The ability of electronic components and materials to survive the hostile radiation environment in space is of critical importance for satellite missions. The accurate assessment of degradation due to radiation effects prior to deployment is essential.  A thorough understanding of the mission requirements and the likely effects of radiation on satellite components help ensure maximum operational reliability.

 

Isotron can provide a range of testing services to assess the resistance of components, materials and systems to electron and proton irradiation in the critical energy range of 1 to 10 MeV. Samples are exposed to uniform and highly controlled radiation doses in various environmental conditions (temperature, atmosphere, pressure, illumination, vacuum). The simultaneous measurement of electrical parameters is also possible.

 

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Site Locations - Harwell, UK

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Isotron runs the only UK facility for radiation testing to simulate solar protons