Managing Space Radiation Risk in the New Era of Space Exploration - Softcover

Committee On The Evaluation Of Radiation Shielding For Space Exploration; National Research Council

 
9780309113830: Managing Space Radiation Risk in the New Era of Space Exploration
Softcover
ISBN 10: 0309113830 ISBN 13: 9780309113830
Publisher: National Academies Press, 2008

Synopsis

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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Committee on the Evaluation of Radiation Shielding for Space Exploration, National Research Council

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Publisher
National Academies Press
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0309113830
ISBN 13 
9780309113830
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
132