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Mars Science Laboratory (MSL), Radiation Assessment Detector (RAD)

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spase://SMWG/Instrument/MarsScienceLaboratory/RAD

Description

The Radiation Assessment Detector (RAD) is an energetic particle instrument aboard the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover. RAD measures and characterizes the energetic particle radiation environment during the cruise to Mars and on the Martian surface, including charged particles and secondary neutral radiation. The measurements support studies of the Martian radiation environment, surface habitability, and radiation hazards relevant to future human exploration of Mars.

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Instrument

ResourceID
spase://SMWG/Instrument/MarsScienceLaboratory/RAD
ResourceHeader
ResourceName
Mars Science Laboratory (MSL), Radiation Assessment Detector (RAD)
AlternateName
MSL RAD
ReleaseDate
2026-09-16 12:34:56.789Z
Description

The Radiation Assessment Detector (RAD) is an energetic particle instrument aboard the Mars Science Laboratory Curiosity rover. RAD measures and characterizes the energetic particle radiation environment during the cruise to Mars and on the Martian surface, including charged particles and secondary neutral radiation. The measurements support studies of the Martian radiation environment, surface habitability, and radiation hazards relevant to future human exploration of Mars.

Acknowledgement
Please acknowledge the RAD Principal Investigator Dr. Donald M. Hassler of Southwest Research Institute.
Contacts
RolePersonStartDateStopDateNote
1.PrincipalInvestigatorspase://SMWG/Person/Donald.M.Hassler
InformationURL
Name
The Radiation Assessment Detector (RAD) Investigation
URL
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11214-012-9913-1
Description

Detailed description of the RAD instrument and investigation by Hassler et al. (2012).

Language
en
InstrumentType
EnergeticParticleInstrument
InvestigationName
MSL-RAD
OperatingSpan
StartDate
2011-11-20 06:16:19.455Z
Note
RAD began acquiring radiation measurements during the cruise to Mars and continues observations on the Martian surface.
ObservatoryID
spase://SMWG/Observatory/MarsScienceLaboratory