Radiation protection in space [PDF]
Acta Astronautica, 1995 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.
Reitz, G., Facius, R., Sandler, H. (1)
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Differential Impact of Social Isolation and Space Radiation on Behavior and Motor Learning in Rats [PDF]
Life, 2023 Future missions to Mars will expose astronauts to several physical and psychological challenges, including exposure to space radiation (SR) and periods of social isolation (SI). Each of these stressors, in addition to mission demands, can affect physical
Austin M. Adkins +7 more
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Space Radiation and Cancer Risk in Astronauts: Models, Evidence, Uncertainties, and Emerging Imaging Perspectives [PDF]
TomographyCancer risk estimation remains one of the main unresolved challenges in human spaceflight beyond low Earth orbit, where astronauts are exposed to galactic cosmic rays, solar particle events, and high-linear energy transfer (high-LET) secondary radiation.
Chiara Zanon +6 more
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Proteomic and phosphoproteomic characterization of cardiovascular tissues after long term exposure to simulated space radiation [PDF]
Frontiers in PhysiologyIntroduction: It may take decades to develop cardiovascular dysfunction following exposure to high doses of ionizing radiation from medical therapy or from nuclear accidents.
Yared H. Kidane +13 more
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Design considerations for the use of laser-plasma accelerators for advanced space radiation studies [PDF]
, 2012 We present design considerations for the use of laser-plasma accelerators for mimicking space radiation and testing space-grade electronics. This novel application takes advantage of the inherent ability of laser-plasma accelerators to produce particle ...
Koenigstein, T. +4 more
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Journal of Space Weather and Space Climate, 2022 For several decades, the Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) series have provided both real-time and historical data for radiation exposure estimation and solar proton radiation environment modelling.
Hu Shaowen, Semones Edward
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Investigation and feasibility study of using components with different categories from the perspective of radiation damage in LEO and GEO orbits [PDF]
فصلنامه علوم و فناوری فضایی, 2021 Space radiation can affect the performance and reliability of components in space systems. This paper focuses on the investigation of three types of radiation damage including ionizing dose, displacement damage, and single event damage using OMERE ...
Hamideh Daneshvar +4 more
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Space Radiation Biology for "Living in Space". [PDF]
Biomed Res Int, 2020 Space travel has advanced significantly over the last six decades with astronauts spending up to 6 months at the International Space Station. Nonetheless, the living environment while in outer space is extremely challenging to astronauts. In particular, exposure to space radiation represents a serious potential long‐term threat to the health of ...
Furukawa S +21 more
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Reconstructing PM2.5 Data Record for the Kathmandu Valley Using a Machine Learning Model
Atmosphere, 2023 This paper presents a method for reconstructing the historical hourly concentrations of Particulate Matter 2.5 (PM2.5) over the Kathmandu Valley from 1980 to the present.
Surendra Bhatta, Yuekui Yang
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The Effects of Space Radiation and Microgravity on Ocular Structures [PDF]
Turk J Ophthalmol, 2022 Long-term exposure to microgravity and space radiation leads to physiological and pathological changes in human biology. Pathological neuro-ocular changes are collected under the name spaceflight-associated neuro-ocular syndrome.
Özelbaykal B +2 more
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