Computer subroutines for estimation of human exposure to radiation in low Earth orbit
Cucinotta, F.A.; Wilson, J.W.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Hampton, VA (USA). Langley Research Center1985
National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Hampton, VA (USA). Langley Research Center1985
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[en] Computer subroutines to calculate human exposure to trapped radiations in low Earth orbit (LEO) on the basis of a simple approximation of the human geometry by spherical shell shields of varying thickness are presented and detailed. The subroutines calculate the dose to critical body organs and the fraction of exposure limit reached as a function of altitude of orbit, degree of inclination, shield thickness, and days in mission. Exposure rates are compared with current exposure limits
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Feb 1985; 26 p; NASA-TM--86324; L--15865; Available from NTIS, PC A03/MF A01
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