The ionizing radiation environment in space and its effects
- Center for Space Plasma and Aeronomic Research (CSPAR), UA Huntsville (United States)
The ionizing radiation environment in space poses a hazard for spacecraft and space crews. The hazardous components of this environment are reviewed and those which contribute to radiation hazards and effects identified. Avoiding the adverse effects of space radiation requires design, planning, monitoring and management. Radiation effects on spacecraft are avoided largely though spacecraft design. Managing radiation exposures of space crews involves not only protective spacecraft design and careful mission planning. Exposures must be managed in real time. The now-casting and forecasting needed to effectively manage crew exposures is presented. The techniques used and the space environment modeling needed to implement these techniques are discussed.
- OSTI ID:
- 22075836
- Journal Information:
- AIP Conference Proceedings, Vol. 1500, Issue 1; Conference: 11. annual international astrophysics conference, Palm Springs, CA (United States), 19-23 Mar 2012; Other Information: (c) 2012 American Institute of Physics; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0094-243X
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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