Characterization of the Space Weather and radiation environment at Mars and the impacts on exploration

Lead Research Organisation: University of Leicester
Department Name: Physics and Astronomy

Abstract

The aim of this PhD project is to provide the most complete characterization of the Martian radiation environment with special focus on the response of the Martian plasma system (M-I-T) to Space Weather activity, as well as to get a comprehensive evaluation of their impact on current technology at Mars. The following tasks are in principle foreseen:

Publications

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Studentship Projects

Project Reference Relationship Related To Start End Student Name
ST/Y509632/1 30/09/2023 29/09/2028
2926616 Studentship ST/Y509632/1 22/09/2024 30/03/2028 Caitlin Hanna