Title

Space Radiation Guide

Date

1962

Index Abstract

Coming Soon

Photo Quality

Complete

Report Number

AMRL TDR 62-86

Creator

Saylor, W. P.

Winer, D. E.

Corporate Author

American Machine And Foundry Co Alexandria Va Alexandria Div

Laboratory

Biomedical Laboratory

Extent

224

Identifier

AD0287863

Access Rights

OTS

Distribution Classification

1

Contract

AF 33(616)-7631

DoD Project

7165

DoD Task

716503

DTIC Record Exists

No

Distribution Change Authority Correspondence

None

Distribution Conflict

No

Cover Price

3.5

Abstract

The Space Radiation Guide is intended to be a reliable, easily understood handbook that will provide the reader with sufficient knowledge of the nature of space radiations to permit him to comprehend the total space radiation problem as it pertains to the hazards of manned space flight. The report is not intended to provide answers to all the problems, but, instead, to present much of the factual data currently known and to point out areas where information is sketchy and inconclusive. The radiations considered are cosmic rays, solar radiation, and the geomagnetically trapped (Van Allen) radiations. Included are chapters on instruments used for measuring these radiations, on shielding techniques, and on biological effects.

Report Availability

Full text available

Date Issued

1962-08

Provenance

Lockheed Martin Missiles & Fire Control

Type

report

Format

1 online resource