Cosmic Radiation Shielding for CubeSat Application

The experiment being conducted by the CubeSat team at RIT involves using a high strength magnetic field to deflect the incoming cosmic radiation. The magnetic field will create a shield that will protect equipment from radiation hazards, akin to the way the Earth’s magnetic field protects its inhabitants. The experiment will be conducted in two main phases. First on the ground, and then in Low Earth Orbit (LEO). At Imagine RIT, the cube satellite team will display infographics on how the experiment works, as well as the math that goes on behind the scenes. There test stand with magnets will be on display, along with the Geiger counter which will be hooked up to a laptop displaying a live feed of the ambient background radiation.