Model Astronaut Radiation Dose Distribution Analysis

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Title
Model Astronaut Radiation Dose Distribution Analysis
Date
1964
Index Abstract
Not Available
Photo Quality
Not Needed
Report Number
AMRL TDR 64-9
Creator
Fortney, R. E.
Duckworth, G. E.
Corporate Author
Northrop Space Laboratories
Laboratory
Biophysics Laboratory
Extent
27
PB Number
PB125079
Identifier
AD0435734
Access Rights
OTS
Distribution Classification
1
Contract
AF 33(657)-11010
DoD Project
6301
DoD Task
630101
DTIC Record Exists
No
Distribution Change Authority Correspondence
None
Distribution Conflict
No
Cover Price
0.75
Abstract
Radiation tolerance levels vary for the diffenent vital body organs and, therefore, the radiation dose distribution in an astronaut may be critical in future space endeavors. This study was initiated to determine analytically the dose distribution inside a model astronaut. The basis of the mathematical formulation for determining this distribution is presented in this report. Particles of the ambient environment were assumed to impinge isotropically on the APOLLO Command Module (CM). The radiation was attenuated through a typical vehicle wall thickness and mean dose rates at various depths in a model astronaut were calculated. Four depths were investigated, each having approximately 175 points at which the dose was calculated. Two spectra were considered one for Van Allen protons and the other representing solar flare protons. The results are presented in graphical form, giving dose versus depth in the model astronaut.
Report Availability
Full text available
Date Issued
1964-02
Provenance
RAF Centre of Aviation Medicine
Type
report
Format
1 online resource
Media
AMRLTDR64-009.pdf

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