Studies at LBL's Bevalac will help resolve uncertainties about radiation risks to astronauts

Journal Article · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1991 · LBL Research Review (Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory); (United States)

OSTI ID:7235985

Kahn, J

Plans to operate the LBL's Bevalac facility for space research are discussed. The proposed program includes the use of cell cultures and animal models to assess the biological consequences of exposures to different particles that are components of the space radiation environment. Research will also be conducted on measures to counter radiation. Experiments will be carried out to examine how various materials that could be used in a spacecraft wall would alter the cascade of particles that would ultimately reach an astronaut.

• OSTI ID: 7235985
• Journal Information: LBL Research Review (Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory); (United States), Vol. 16:3; ISSN 0882-1305
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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