Radiation Exposure Analysis for ISS: The Female Astronaut in EVASpecial exposure limit recommendations have been designated by the NCRP for US. astronauts in LEO operations. These have been established from consideration of a 3% lifetime excess risk of cancer mortality for a 10-yr. active career. The most recent recommendations of the NCRP have incorporated modified procedures for evaluating exposures with accompanying adjustments in career limits. Of special importance are the limit specifications for female exposures, which are approximately 40% less than those for males. Furthermore, radiosensitive organs unique to females require additional attention.
Document ID
20040068093
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Other
Authors
Anderson, Brooke M. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Wilson, John W. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Atwell, William (Boeing Co. United States)
Hugger, Craig (Swales Aerospace United States)
Nealy, John E. (Old Dominion Univ. VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 21, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 2003
Publication Information
Publication: Radiation Protection Studies of International Space Station Extravehicular Activity Space Suits; See also Doc ID 20040031719