| Title: | The radiation mitigation handbook : technologies, drugs and operational approaches to limit radiation for long duration human spaceflight |
| Authors: | Samuel Edward Naef, Author |
| Material Type: | ISU Individual Project |
| Publisher: | Illkirch-Graffenstaden (France) : International Space University, 2018 |
| Size: | 1 electronic resource (107 p.) / col. ill. |
| Bibliography note: | Includes bibliographical references |
| Languages: | English |
| Description: | As indicated by Nasa, radiation is one of the three main issues that need to be solved for successful long-duration human spaceflight, and habitation on the Moon and Mars. Current passive shielding can cause more harmful secondary radiation, while superconductive magnets are generally considered too heavy for spaceflight. As a result, SPE’s and GCR’s could cause cancer, late degenerative tissue effects, acute radiation sickness (ARS) or hereditary effects - highlighting the severe need for viable solutions in this field. This literature review evaluated these biological effects while focusing on current mitigation methods and strategies to reduce radiation to acceptable levels such as active and passive shielding; biological mitigation methods; and operational approaches. Passive shielding includes high Z materials such as polyethylene and Kevlar; wearable vests such as PERSEO and StemRad; hitchhiking; and BNNTs. Active shielding includes HTSC; mini-magnetospheres; mobile magnetic satellites; and electrostatic shielding. Biological mitigation methods include Amifostine; mesenchymal stem cells; dragon blood; berries; and radioprotectants among others. Operational approaches include storm shelters and warning systems. |
| ISU program : | Master of Space Studies |
| Permalink: | https://isulibrary.isunet.edu/index.php?lvl=notice_display&id=10417 |
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