Do the risks justify action?
The key issues that have been raised at the meeting on Cosmic Radiation Doses to Air Crew and Astronauts are identified. The paper summarizes the radiation environment and radiation risks associated with exposures to both groups. Finally, the summary concludes that the risks do justify action.
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National Radiological Protection Board, Didcot, Oxon, United Kingdom. Roger.Clarke@nrpb.org.uk
D000401:Aircraft; D018480:Astronauts; D003359:Cosmic Radiation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D016273:Occupational Exposure / Q000009:adverse effects*; D018570:Risk Assessment