Radiation Hazard in Space
The mono graph contains 8 chapters, and their contents cover all principal aspects of the problem: 1. Introduction and brief his tory ofthe radiation problem and background information ofradiation hazard in the near-Earth and interplanetary space. 2. General description of radiation conditions and m...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Dordrecht
Springer Netherlands
2003, 2003
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2003 |
| Series: | Astrophysics and Space Science Library
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- 1 Introduction and Brief History
- 2 Radiation Conditions in Space
- 3 Physical Conditions in Space
- 4 Radiation Belts of the Earth
- 5 Dynamics of Galactic Cosmic Rays
- 6 Cosmic Rays of Solar Origin
- 7 Prediction and Modeling Radiation Hazard
- 8 Summary: Problems and Prospects
- Appendices
- A.1 Defiinitions
- A.2 Quantities and Units
- A.3 Acronyms
- A.4 Cosmic Rays in the Earth’s Atmosphere