RADIATION SHIELDING FOR SPACE VEHICLES
Ramifications on shielding of manned space vehicles are being investigated in view of the existence of the intense radiation environment in space. The space radiation environment is reviewed, and the problem of selecting best shielding materials in view of this environment is treated. The results of preliminary calculations to determine requirements for shielding against Van Allen radiation and solar protons are given. These results indicate that for most missions (outside the heart of the inner Van Allen belt) exposure to solar protons will be the controlling factor in determination of shield weight, suggesting the possible use of two crew compartments-one for normal operations and a smaller heavily shielded one for occupancy following solar flares. (auth)
- Research Organization:
- Convair, Fort Worth, Tex.
- NSA Number:
- NSA-15-006978
- OSTI ID:
- 4105504
- Report Number(s):
- FZM-1987
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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