Radiation protection in space

Acta Astronaut. 1995 Feb-Mar;35(4-5):313-38. doi: 10.1016/0094-5765(95)98735-r.

Abstract

NASA: Radiation environment, basic concepts of radiation protection, and specific aspects of the space radiation field are reviewed. The discussion of physico-chemical and subcellular radiation effects includes mechanisms of radiation action and cellular consequences. The discussion of radiobiological effects includes unique aspects of HZE particle effects, space flight findings, terrestrial findings, analysis of somatic radiation effects and effects on critical organs, and early and delayed effects. Other topics include the impact of the space flight environment, measurement of radiation exposure, establishing radiation protection limits, limitations in establishing space-based radiation exposure limits, radiation protection measures, and recommendations.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aerospace Medicine
  • Animals
  • Cosmic Radiation*
  • Dose-Response Relationship, Radiation
  • Humans
  • Linear Energy Transfer
  • Maximum Allowable Concentration
  • Radiation Dosage
  • Radiation Monitoring
  • Radiation Protection*
  • Radiobiology*
  • Relative Biological Effectiveness
  • Solar Activity*
  • Space Flight*