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Space Flight Ionizing Radiation EnvironmentsThe space-flight ionizing radiation (IR) environment is dominated by very high-kinetic energy-charged particles with relatively smaller contributions from X-rays and gamma rays. The Earth's surface IR environment is not dominated by the natural radioisotope decay processes. Dr. Steven Koontz's lecture will provide a solid foundation in the basic engineering physics of space radiation environments, beginning with the space radiation environment on the International Space Station and moving outward through the Van Allen belts to cislunar space. The benefits and limitations of radiation shielding materials will also be summarized.
Document ID
20170006955
Acquisition Source
Johnson Space Center
Document Type
Presentation
Authors
Koontz, Steve
(NASA Johnson Space Center Houston, TX, United States)
Date Acquired
July 27, 2017
Publication Date
June 29, 2017
Subject Category
Space Radiation
Spacecraft Design, Testing And Performance
Report/Patent Number
JSC-CN-40023
Meeting Information
Meeting: JSC Engineering Academy
Location: Houston, TX
Country: United States
Start Date: June 29, 2017
Sponsors: NASA Johnson Space Center
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.
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