title: Methods of galactic heavy ion transport.
abstract: Two methods of calculating the transition of galactic heavy ions in the Earth's atmosphere are compared with respect to accuracy, generality, and computer efficiency.  The most general method is shown to have the highest accuracy and is a simple numerical procedure.
authors.affiliation: NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia 23665, USA.
authors.forename: J W
authors.initials: JW
authors.lastname: Wilson
authors.forename: F F
authors.initials: FF
authors.lastname: Badavi
mesh_terms: D001272:Atmosphere; D003359:Cosmic Radiation; D018534:Earth, Planet; D004601:Elementary Particles; D007477:Ions; D007501:Iron; D008345:Manganese; D008433:Mathematics; D008962:Models, Theoretical
chemical_list: D007477:Ions; D008345:Manganese; D007501:Iron