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PMID: 23032885 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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ABSTRACT: The complex charged particle environments in space pose considerable challenges with regard to potential health consequences that can impact mission design and crew selection. The lack of knowledge of the biological effects of different ions in isolation and in combination is a particular concern because the risk uncertainties are very high for both cancer and non-cancer late effects. Reducing the uncertainties is of high priority. Two principal components of space radiation each raise different concerns. Solar particle events (SPE) occur sporadically and are comprised primarily of low- to moderate-energy protons. Galactic cosmic radiation (GCR) is isotropic and relatively invariant in dose rate. GCR is also dominated by protons, but the energy range is wider than in SPE. In addition, the contribution of other light and heavy ions to the health risks from GCR must be addressed. This paper will introduce the principal issues under consideration for space radiation protection. |
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Amy Kronenberg; Francis A Cucinotta |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Health physics Volume: 103 ISSN: 1538-5159 ISO Abbreviation: Health Phys Publication Date: 2012 Nov |
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Created Date: 2012-10-03 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 2985093R Medline TA: Health Phys Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 556-67 Citation Subset: IM |
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*Life Sciences Division, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, 1 Cyclotron Road, Berkeley, CA 94720; †NASA Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, 2101 NASA Parkway, Houston, TX 77058. |
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