RADIATION EFFECTS ON MANNED SPACE FLIGHTS

Abstract

The types of radiation hazards that are of importance in space flight are surveyed, and the origin, probability of occurrence, feasibility of shielding, and prospects for forecasting are discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0262399

Entities

People

  • Herbert S. Appleman

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Delphi Method
  • Flight
  • Hazards
  • Probability
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Effects
  • Radiation Hazards
  • Shielding
  • Space Flight

Fields of Study

  • Environmental science
  • Physics

Readers

  • Space Exploration and Orbital Mechanics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Space