Is there any Earth magnetic field add on or Van Allen belt anywhere?
BTW, Is Van Allen belt dangerous? Why? how could spacecraft be protected?
Van Allen belt
Re: Van Allen belt
Not that I'm aware of.ar81 wrote:Is there any Earth magnetic field add on or Van Allen belt anywhere?
Yes.BTW, Is Van Allen belt dangerous?
It contains many fast-moving electrons and protons, held in by the Earth's magnetic field. Charged particles (also known as "ionizing radiation") flying through material break apart molecules. This does nasty things to the chemistry that keeps you alive, for example.Why?
Minimizing the time they're in it plus thick layers of hydrogenated material like plastics.how could spacecraft be protected?
Selden