Article
Biodosimetry Results from Space Flight Mir-18
1 Nov 1997
Abstract excerpt
Astronauts are classified as radiation workers due to the presence of ionizing radiation in space. For the assessment of health risks, physical dosimetry has been indispensable. However, the change of the location of dosimeters on the crew members, the variation in dose rate with location inside the spacecraft and the unknown biological effects of microgravity can introduce significant uncertainties in estimating...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
