Questions about impact of radiation on space exploration.
Questions about impact of radiation on space exploration, such as on humans and equipment.
Questions tagged [radiation]
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What advances are being made to shield astronauts from peaks in radiation?
One potential issue that will be faced with long, manned, space exploration will be exposure to fluctuating radiation levels.
The current method of safety seems to be launching at times when radiation is low, avoiding solar flares, or hiding between…
user106
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Could we detect synchrotron radiation of alien high energy experiments?
A teacher recently told me that in order to have hopes of detecting Kaluza-Klein type spin 2 particles we would have to have an accelerator as big as the solar system.
This is (nowadays) of course out of reach for humans, but for the sake of…
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Total ionising dose and single event upsets in orbit
I've been trying to find figures for the total ionising dose and potential for single event upsets for spacecraft operations but I've ran into a bit of a brick wall. It seems like there is ample information regarding manned missions but very little…
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What is the orientation of ionizing radiation exposure in spaceflight?
It strikes me that, outside of the Jovian system for the most part, the orientation of ionizing radiation exposure is entirely sunward. Thus, if you park a large enough shield between the sun and a spacecraft, the exposure is minimal. But all the…
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How do we currently protect astronauts and spacecraft from radiation?
What are current ways in which astronauts and spacecrafts are protected from radiation? Are their any new ways/ideas to limit the amount of exposure to radiation?
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Is there in existence a drug, or additive to protect astronauts from solar radiation?
And what is its life for one dose? I feel like this would be the most feasible cargo for the protection from it.
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A passive radiation shield to protect a space settlement in Jupiter's orbit
I know that passive radiation shielding blocks radiation.
Layer 1: tin and lead - 1.5m
Layer 2: Kevlar, Mylar - 0.5m for MMOD protection
Layer 3: Carbyne - 1m for strength
Layer 4: beta cloth and Nextel - 1m for MMOD protection and heat…
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Can an electromagnetic shield protect spacecraft from incoming radiation?
If we used an electromagnetic shield to protect astronauts from radiation, what could we use to power it and could it be possible?
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Do astronauts become sterile from being in space, like on the ISS?
My understanding is that space has powerful radiations in it, such as cosmic rays and high-speed charged particles. The earth's magnetic field and atmosphere largely protect earth dwellers from these emanations.
However, obviously anyone in space…
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