Reference radiation sensor module of the BIRDS-RPM satellite: design and functionality
Mar 1, 2026·
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Cătălin Creciunel
Adrian Bîrnaz
Abstract
This paper presents the development of a radiation reference sensor module integrated into the BIRDS-RPM satellite platform. The system is designed to monitor ionizing radiation using two distinct sensing units: the AL54 Alpha Sensor for dose rate estimation and the VT01 RADFET for cumulative dose measurement…
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Universitatea Tehnică a Moldovei
Authors
Cătălin Creciunel
(he/him)
Research Scientist & Embedded Systems Engineer
Cătălin Creciunel is a graduate of the Technical University of Moldova,
specializing in microelectronics and nanotechnology. With over 5 years of
experience as a Research Scientist, he has developed innovative solutions
for semiconductor materials including ZnO, GaP, and InP through thermal
treatment and anodization techniques. His expertise spans embedded software
development in Python and C/C++, hardware design using CAD tools, and
nanotechnology research including semiconductor and composite nanofiber
production. Cătălin is dedicated to advancing technology through continuous
learning and innovative contributions to microelectronics and embedded
systems.