CosmicRayID

Executive Summary of CosmicRayID CosmicRayID is a compact (mass <50 kg, power <50 W) cosmic ray spectrometer designed for frontier astrophysics and interplanetary radiation monitoring. It integrates four advanced detector systems—Time-of-Flight, Silicon Tracker, RICH, and Calorimeter—with AI-driven edge computing to achieve high-fidelity particle identification (Z=1-26, including isotopes) over an energy range of 10 MeV/n to 100 GeV/n. Validated by Geant4 simulations, it offers >98% isotopic classification accuracy, enabling dark matter searches, galactic cosmic ray studies, and real-time dosimetry for human spaceflight. The non-magnetic design reduces size and power while maintaining precision. Estimated development cost is $15M–$20M, aligned with NASA’s Astrophysics Pioneers Program. With robust cybersecurity (AES-256 encryption, NIST compliance), ethical considerations (UNOOSA-compliant debris mitigation, open data access), and a 48-month timeline, CosmicRayID delivers transformative science and safety for deep-space missions.