Radiation in space : relevance and risk for human missions / Christine E. Hellweg, Thomas Berger, Daniel Matthiä, Christa Baumstark-Khan.

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Radiation in space : relevance and risk for human missions / Christine E. Hellweg, Thomas Berger, Daniel Matthiä, Christa Baumstark-Khan.

9783030467449 (electronic book)
3030467449 (electronic book)
3030467430
9783030467432

https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-46744-9
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-46

Cham : Springer, 2020.

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10.1007/978-3-030-46744-9 doi
10.1007/978-3-030-46

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This volume of the series Springer Briefs in Space Life Sciences explains the physics and biology of radiation in space, defines various forms of cosmic radiation and their dosimetry, and presents a range of exposure scenarios. It also discusses the effects of radiation on human health and describes the molecular mechanisms of heavy charged particles deleterious effects in the body. Lastly, it discusses countermeasures and addresses the vital question: Are we ready for launch? Written for researchers in the space life sciences and space biomedicine, and for masters students in biology, physics, and medicine, the book will also benefit all non-experts endeavoring to understand and enter space.

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