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Radiobiological problems in space

An overview

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An overview is presented on radiation problems in space, with emphasis on aspects of major interest for manned space exploration. A classification of the radiation hazards is presented and strategies for their evaluation are discussed. Space radiation problems are compared with characteristic aspects of radiation research in other disciplines, in order to provide further insight into those aspects that are unique to space.

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The research described in this paper was carried out while the author was a NASA Visiting

The research described in this paper was carried out while the author was a NASA Visiting

The research described in this paper was carried out while the author was a NASA Visiting

The research described in this paper was carried out while the author was a NASA Visiting

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Schimmerling, W. Radiobiological problems in space. Radiat Environ Biophys 31, 197–203 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01214827

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