Shuttle Spacesuit (Radiation) Model DevelopmentA detailed spacesuit computational model is being developed at the Langley Research Center for exposure evaluation studies. The details of the construction of the spacesuit are critical to an estimate of exposures and for assessing the health risk to the astronaut during extravehicular activity (EVA). Fine detail of the basic fabric structure, helmet, and backpack is required to assure a valid evaluation. The exposure fields within the Computerized Anatomical Male (CAM) and Female (CAF) are evaluated at 148 and 156 points, respectively, to determine the dose fluctuations within critical organs. Exposure evaluations for ambient environments will be given and potential implications for geomagnetic storm conditions discussed.
Document ID
20040121142
Acquisition Source
Langley Research Center
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Anderson, Brooke M. (George Washington Univ. Hampton, VA, United States)
Nealy, J. E. (Old Dominion Univ. Norfolk, VA, United States)
Qualls, G. D. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Staritz, P. J. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Wilson, J. W. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Kim, M.-H. Y. (College of William and Mary Williamsburg, VA, United States)
Cucinotta, F. A. (NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Atwell, W. (Boeing Co. Houston, TX, United States)
DeAngelis, G. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)