Measurements of the space radiation environment in Low Earth Orbit (LEO) are critical for satellite safety and operations. However, the inherent shielding of a spacecraft alters the incident radiation field, complicating efforts to reconstruct the true external environment from measurements taken by internal detectors. This thesis investigates the feasibility of developing shielding correction factors for proton radiation measured by a Timepix3 (TPX3) detector. The research was conducted using the Geant4 Monte Carlo toolkit to model the transport of protons through a 5 mm aluminium shield. This simulation framework was first validated against data from ground-based proton accelerator experiments. Empirical models for correcting kinetic energy reduction and particle transmission were then successfully derived from the simulation data. The validation process confirmed the simulation’s accuracy for high-energy protons (>70 MeV) but revealed a systematic overestimation of energy loss at lower energies (<40 MeV). The investigation into applying the correction factors uncovered a more basic limitation: an inherent ambiguity exists in the relationship between a proton’s deposited energy (𝐸𝑑𝑒𝑝 ) and its kinetic energy (𝐸𝑘𝑖𝑛 ), which prevents a reliable, direct conversion from the detector’s measurements. It is therefore concluded that while theoretical correction models can be formulated, their practical application to shielded detector data is impractical due to the main challenge of reconstructing the incident energy of detected particles. ... Read more

It has been over 50 years since man first set foot on the Moon and proved that mankind could extend its borders beyond Earth, and yet no permanent lunar outpost has been set yet. Similar to how the construction of larger ports allowed for the exploration of the New World in the Renaissance, human exploration of space requires infrastructure beyond that required for spaceships and launchers. As our only natural satellite, the Moon is the best choice for a permanent base, one that would be capable of refuelling interplanetary missions, providing plentiful resources for the needs of people on Earth, and giving opportunities for fundamental research... ... Read more

A tiny house is a building for permanent human habitation that is specifically designed to have a limited ground surface. The tiny house design discussed in this report has a strong focus on circularity, sustainable material usage, smart systems, and affordability. To achieve an overall self-regulating and ecological concept, the aim is to combine and optimise the different flows that go through the tiny house - i.e. electricity, waste, and water. These flows are also smartly integrated and made more efficient on a network scale. Several tunus tiny houses are combined in a village because sustainable living environments can be created more effectively when collaborating in communities. Eventually, the goal is to obtain a network with such flexibility that its principles can be implemented on any collection of tiny houses or even terraced houses and flats. ... Read more