High Altitude Radiation Exposure in the SR-71: A Preliminary Report

Abstract

A study to measure radiation received by SR-71 crews at high altitudes began at Beale AFB, California in 1971. Data gathered during the first eighteen months are presented. Radiation was measured by a thermoluminescent dosimeter provided by the USAF Radiological Health Laboratory (AFLC).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADA131229

Entities

People

  • Rufus M. Dehart

Organizations

  • Air War College

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Altitude
  • Cosmic Rays
  • Dose Rate
  • Dosimeters
  • Environment
  • Health
  • High Altitude
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Hazards
  • Radiation Protection
  • Radiologic Health
  • Solar Activity
  • Solar Cosmic Rays
  • Solar Cycle
  • Solar Flares
  • Warning Systems

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Environmental Remediation and Restoration.
  • Mathematics or Statistics
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.