Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Space Radiation Study PanelPublisher: National Academies
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Radiobiological Factors in Manned Space Flight
Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Space Radiation Study PanelPublisher: National Academies
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Radiation Hazards to Crews of Interplanetary Missions
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309174902
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 88
Book Description
NASA's long-range plans include possible human exploratory missions to the moon and Mars within the next quarter century. Such missions beyond low Earth orbit will expose crews to transient radiation from solar particle events as well as continuous high-energy galactic cosmic rays ranging from energetic protons with low mean linear energy transfer (LET) to nuclei with high atomic numbers, high energies, and high LET. Because the radiation levels in space are high and the missions long, adequate shielding is needed to minimize the deleterious health effects of exposure to radiation. The knowledge base needed to design shielding involves two sets of factors, each with quantitative uncertaintyâ€"the radiation spectra and doses present behind different types of shielding, and the effects of the doses on relevant biological systems. It is only prudent to design shielding that will protect the crew of spacecraft exposed to predicted high, but uncertain, levels of radiation and biological effects. Because of the uncertainties regarding the degree and type of radiation protection needed, a requirement for shielding to protect against large deleterious, but uncertain, biological effects may be imposed, which in turn could result in an unacceptable cost to a mission. It therefore is of interest to reduce these uncertainties in biological effects and shielding requirements for reasons of mission feasibility, safety, and cost.
Radiobiological Factors in Manned Space Flight
Author: National Research Council (U.S.). Space Radiation Study PanelPublisher: National Academies
ISBN:
Category : Medical
Languages : en
Pages : 300
Book Description
Aeronautics and Space Report of the President
Author: United States. PresidentPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Astronautics
Languages : en
Pages : 256
Book Description
Foundations of Space Biology and Medicine: Space as a habitat
Author: Foundations of Space Biology and Medicine: Ecological and physiological bases of space biology and medicine
Author: Foundations of Space Biology and Medicine: bk.1-2. Ecological and physiological bases of space biology and medicine
Author: Space Studies Board Annual Report 2010
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309217881
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 131
Book Description
The Space Studies Board (SSB) was established in 1958 to serve as the focus of the interests and responsibilities in space research for the National Academies. The SSB provides an independent, authoritative forum for information and advice on all aspects of space science and applications, and it serves as the focal point within the National Academies for activities on space research. It oversees advisory studies and program assessments, facilitates international research coordination, and promotes communications on space science and science policy between the research community, the federal government, and the interested public. The SSB also serves as the U.S. National Committee for the International Council for Science Committee on Space Research (COSPAR). This volume reviews the organization, activities, and reports of the SSB for the year 2010.
Oversight, Human Total Body Irradiation (TBI) Program at Oak Ridge
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science and Technology. Subcommittee on Investigations and OversightPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Cancer
Languages : en
Pages : 422
Book Description
Military Radiobiology
Author: James ConklinPublisher: Elsevier
ISBN: 0323151442
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 415
Book Description
Military Radiobiology provides an understanding of the sources and consequences of radiation exposure. Military personnel must develop a working knowledge of postexposure effects in order to determine points of intervention. The medical problems confronting military radiobiology include target damage, which causes decrements in normal performance, physiological injury, and impairments of the immunological-hematological system that lead to life-threatening infectious complications. The book begins by describing the properties of nuclear weapons, including the mechanisms by which nuclear energy is stored within the nucleus, its release, and its conversion to those forces associated with nuclear weapons. This is followed by discussions of the sources, patterns, radiological effects, and management of nuclear fallout; the biological effects of exposure to ionizing radiation released by nuclear weapons; and effects of radiation on the immune system, gastrointestinal physiology, and cardiovascular function. Subsequent chapters cover the diagnosis, triage, and treatment of radiation-associated injuries; internal contamination with radionuclides; radioprotective drugs; psychological reactions to nuclear confrontation; and the response to a nuclear weapon accident.