Simplified model for solar cosmic ray exposure in manned Earth orbital flights

Technical Report · Tue May 01 00:00:00 EDT 1990

OSTI ID:6743315

Wilson, J W; Khandelwal, G S; Shinn, J L; Nealy, J E; Townsend, L W; Cucinotta, F A

A simple calculational model is derived for use in estimating solar cosmic ray exposure to critical body organs in low-Earth orbit at the center of a large spherical shield of fixed thickness. The effects of the Earth's geomagnetic field, including storm conditions and the astronauts' self-shielding, are evaluated explicitly. The magnetic storm model is keyed to the planetary index K(sub p).

• Research Organization: National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Hampton, VA (USA). Langley Research Center
• OSTI ID: 6743315
• Report Number(s): N-90-21715; NASA-TM-4182; L-16738; NAS-1.15:4182; TRN: 90-028052
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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