Abstract The geomagnetically-trapped and galactic cosmic radiation environments are two of the major sources of naturally-occurring space radiation exposure to astronauts in low earth orbit. The exposure is dependent primarily on altitude, spacecraft shielding, crew stay-times, and solar cycle effects for a 28.5 deg orbital inclination. Based on Space Shuttle experience, the calculated results of a parametric study are presented for several mission scenarios using a computerized anatomical man model and are compared with the NASA crew exposure limits for several critical body organs.
A parametric study of space radiation exposures to critical body organs for low earth orbit missions
Advances in Space Research ; 9 , 10 ; 243-245
01.01.1989
3 pages
Aufsatz (Zeitschrift)
Elektronische Ressource
Englisch
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