PARTICLE FLUX DEMONSTRATOR (PARTICLE FLUX)
Research Area: Educational Activities and Outreach: Educational Demonstration
Expedition(s): 16, 18-20, 29-ongoing
Principal Investigator(s): ● Mark Pearce, Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm,
Sweden
RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
The Particle Flux Demonstrator (Particle Flux) is
designed for use aboard the International Space
Station (ISS). Particle Flux demonstrates the basic
properties of the ionizing radiation environment
aboard the ISS for educational purposes. Activities
are filmed and included in a media package for high
school and university students.
EARTH BENEFITS
Particle Flux provides a new approach for teaching
students about ionizing radiation, allowing them to
participate in an activity that utilizes the unique
resources of ISS inspires them to pursue careers in
science and engineering.
SPACE BENEFITS
This project introduces the next generation of space explorers to the environment of space.
RESULTS
Hundreds of students have participated in capturing data for Particle Flux in Sweden, Norway,
and Denmark.
This investigation is ongoing; however no publications are expected.
Particle Flux Demonstrator. ESA image.