Managing Space Radiation Risk in the New Era of Space Exploration
Author:   Committee on the Evaluation of Radiation Shielding for Space Exploration ,  Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board ,  Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences ,  National Research Council
Publisher:   National Academies Press
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9780309113830


Pages:   132
Publication Date:   29 June 2008
Format:   Paperback
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Managing Space Radiation Risk in the New Era of Space Exploration


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As part of the Vision for Space Exploration (VSE), NASA is planning for humans to revisit the Moon and someday go to Mars. An important consideration in this effort is protection against the exposure to space radiation. That radiation might result in severe long-term health consequences for astronauts on such missions if they are not adequately shielded. To help with these concerns, NASA asked the NRC to further the understanding of the risks of space radiation, to evaluate radiation shielding requirements, and recommend a strategic plan for developing appropriate mitigation capabilities. This book presents an assessment of current knowledge of the radiation environment; an examination of the effects of radiation on biological systems and mission equipment; an analysis of current plans for radiation protection; and a strategy for mitigating the risks to VSE astronauts.

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Author:   Committee on the Evaluation of Radiation Shielding for Space Exploration ,  Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board ,  Division on Engineering and Physical Sciences ,  National Research Council
Publisher:   National Academies Press
Imprint:   National Academies Press
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.00cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   0.386kg
ISBN:  

9780309113830


ISBN 10:   0309113830
Pages:   132
Publication Date:   29 June 2008
Audience:   Professional and scholarly ,  Professional & Vocational
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

1 Front Matter; 2 Summary; 3 1 Introduction; 4 2 Current Knowledge of the Radiation Environment; 5 3 Radiation Effects; 6 4 Shielding Approaches and Capabilities; 7 5 Strategy for Radiation Risk Mitigation; 8 6 Findings and Recommendations; 9 Appendixes; 10 A Statement of Task; 11 B Biographies of Committee Members; 12 C Committee Meeting Agendas and Speakers; 13 D Glossary and Acronyms

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