The dose incurred in an anisotropic environment depends on the orientation of the astronaut's body relative to the direction of the radiation field. The fluctuations in exposure of specific organs due to astronaut orientation are found to be a factor of 2 or more in a typical space habitation module and typical space radiations. An approximation function is found that overestimates astronaut exposure in most cases studied and is recommended as a shield design guide for future space missions.
Exposure Fluctuations of Astronauts Due to Orientation
1993
54 pages
Report
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Englisch
Space Safety , Radiation Shielding, Protection, & Safety , Astronauts , Radiation dosage , Radiation shielding , Spacecraft shielding , Aerospace medicine , Bioastronautics , Radiation effects , Radiation protection , Exobiology , Exposure , Isotropy , Organs , Radiation distribution , Space habitats
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