Table of Contents

FOREWORD
INTRODUCTION
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Abbreviations and acronyms
5 Radiation environment of the atmosphere
6 Effects of atmospheric radiation on avionics
7 Guidance for system designs
8 Determination of avionics single event effects rates
9 Considerations for SEE compliance
Annex A (informative) - Thermal neutron assessment
Annex B (informative) - Methods for calculating SEE
        rates in avionics electronics
Annex C (informative) - Review of test facility availability
Annex D (informative) - Tabular description of variation
        of atmospheric neutron flux with altitude and latitude
Annex E (informative) - Consideration of effects at higher
        altitudes
Annex F (informative) - Prediction of SEE rates for ions
Annex G (informative) - Late news as of 2014 on SEE
        cross-sections applicable to the atmospheric neutron
        environment
Annex H (informative) - Calculating SEE rates from
        non-white (non-atmospheric like) neutron
        cross-sections for small geometry electronic
        components
Bibliography

Abstract

Pertains to provide guidance on atmospheric radiation effects on avionics electronics used in aircraft operating at altitudes up to 60000 ft (18,3 km).

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Electrotechnical Committee
Pages
ISBN
Committee	TC 107