HZE dosimetry in space using plastic track detectors

Authors
Kopp, J Beaujean, R Reitz, G Enge, W
Citation
J. Kopp et al., HZE dosimetry in space using plastic track detectors, RADIAT MEAS, 31(1-6), 1999, pp. 573-578
Citations number
12
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science
Journal title
RADIATION MEASUREMENTS
ISSN journal
13504487 → ACNP
Volume
31
Issue
1-6
Year of publication
1999
Pages
573 - 578
Database
ISI
SICI code
1350-4487(199906)31:1-6<573:HDISUP>2.0.ZU;2-M
Abstract
Plastic nuclear track detectors were used to measure the contribution of Hi gh charge Z and energy E (HZE) particles to the radiation exposure of manne d space missions. Results from numerous space missions in the orbit planned for the International Space Station are compared. The measurements cover t he declining phase of the last solar cycle during the past 7 years and vari ous shielding conditions inside the US Space Shuttle and the Russian MIR-st ation.