Abstract We discuss the contributions of cosmic rays and imbedded radionuclides to the absorbed doses and the chemistry in a cometary nucleus. Some of recently made observations during the close encounter with comet Halley are considered in the light of radiation dosimetry and chemistry.
Radiation dosimetry and chemistry of a cometary nucleus
Advances in Space Research ; 7 , 5 ; 13-16
1987-01-01
4 pages
Article (Journal)
Electronic Resource
English
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