Cosmic ray Implications for Human Health |
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Authors: | Shea MA Smart DF |
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Institution: | (1) Air Force Research Laboratory, Hanscom AFB, Bedford, MA 01731, USA |
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Abstract: | There appears to be concern among some people about the possible effects of cosmic radiation on everyday life. The amount
of cosmic radiation that reaches the Earth and its environment is a function of solar cycle, altitude and latitude. The possible
effect of naturally occurring cosmic radiation on airplane crews and space flight personal is a subject of current study.
This paper discusses the variables controlling the cosmic ray flux in the atmosphere and describes models and software that
have been developed that provide quantitative information about the cosmic radiation exposure at flight altitudes. The discussion
is extended to include the cosmic radiation exposure to manned spacecraft.
This revised version was published online in August 2006 with corrections to the Cover Date. |
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