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Title: Cosmic-ray induced radiation in low-orbit space objects

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6942209· OSTI ID:6942209

The induced radiation whole body dose received by astronauts in earth orbit is calculated. The induced radiation results from the interaction of primary cosmic rays with the mass of the satellite or space station. (ACR)

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab. (LANL), Los Alamos, NM (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
6942209
Report Number(s):
LASL-80-33(MINI); TRN: 80-018880
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English