RADIATION PROTECTION FOR MANNED ORBITING SPACE STATIONS,
Abstract
Reported are the results of a detailed parametric investigation of radiation shielding requirements for first generation manned orbiting space stations. The radiation sources considered were: trapped protons, trapped electrons (natural and artificial) and associated bremsstrashlung, and solar flare protons. Basic shielding data is presented for the above radiation sources for spherical shield configurations. This data is included because of its general applicability to a variety of shield configurations. These results are presented for circular orbits of 100, 200, 400, and 600 nautical mile altitudes and 28.7, 45, 60, and 90 degree inclinations. In addition, data are presented for extrapolation of the presented data to other altitudes. Two specific space stations were studied. The shielding analysis was based on the actual vehicle geometry, including onboard equipment and supplies, and included self shielding effects of a typical crew member represented by two elliptical cylinders. Typical results are presented for the dose received by various critical organs for several of the circular orbits mentioned above. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0615665
Entities
People
- E. F. Koprowski
- R. W. Langley
- T. M. Jordan
Organizations
- Douglas