LVRAD

The Lunar Vehicle RAdiation Dosimeters (LVRAD) is a suite of four radiation detectors designed to quantify the radiation environment on the lunar surface and assess its potential impacts on biology in preparation for future human-related activities on the Moon. The Particle Dosimeter and Spectrometer (PDS) and the Tissue-Equivalent Dosimeter (TED) will be used to measure the radiation energy. The Epithermal Neutron Spectrometer (NS-E) will measure epithermal neutrons emanating from the surface, which may be evidence of subsurface water. The Fast Neutron Spectrometer (NS-F) will measure fast neutrons, which are less frequent but have a greater impact on biological systems. It will also provide gamma spectroscopy, which will be utilized to investigate the radioisotopes present on the lunar surface.

Attributed to the heritages of LEO-DOS (Low Earth Orbit Radiation DOSimeter) of Korea Next Generation Small Satellite 2 (NEXTSat-2).