Cosmic Ray Neutron Monitor Observations from Kerguelen and Terre-Adelie

Neutron monitor data from the Kerguelen and Terre-Adelie stations form the French contribution to the international neutron monitor network. The dataset supports studies of relativistic proton acceleration in solar flares and cosmic ray propagation within the heliosphere. It is collected by the SCIOPS organization.

Use Cases

• Correlate neutron count rates with solar flare events to study relativistic proton acceleration.
• Model cosmic ray propagation in the heliosphere using long-term neutron flux time-series data.
• Validate and improve the Sievert radiation dose estimation system for aviation using ground-based neutron monitor observations.
• Analyze cosmic ray modulation by comparing data from the two distinct geographic stations.

Strengths

• Data is part of an established international neutron monitor network, ensuring standardized collection.
• Provides observations from two distinct Southern Hemisphere stations for comparative analysis.

Limitations

• Specific row count, temporal coverage, and data resolution are unknown.
• The absence of documented column names or sample data limits immediate understanding of the data structure.

Provenance

Source

SCIOPS organization, via NASA Earthdata.

Collection Method

Ground-based neutron monitor observations.

Geography

Kerguelen and Terre-Adelie stations.