Space Radiation and Astronaut Safety

Autor*innen

• Erik Seedhouse

Parameter

• 140 Seiten
• 5 Lesestunden

• Medizin & Gesundheit
• Natur
• Natur, Tiere
• Weltraum & Astronomie

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Focusing on the biological impacts of prolonged radiation exposure, the book examines the risks astronauts face during deep-space missions beyond Earth's protective magnetic field. It discusses the potential health consequences of galactic cosmic rays and solar particle events, while also exploring strategies for mitigating these dangers. The text provides insights into current technologies and their limitations in safeguarding astronauts from the harmful effects of space radiation.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Einband: Paperback