Table Of ContentsForeword to the second edition Foreword Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Definitions
- Background Radiation
- Radiation Protection Standards and Regulations
- The Low-Dose Radiation Controversy
- Radiation and the In-Flight Environment
- In-Flight Exposures: Types of Risks
- Tracking Solar Flares
- Measuring, Recording, and Estimating Radiation Dose
- Radioactive Packages and Irradiated Food
- Recent Developments and Summary
Appendix A. Fundamentals of Radiation and Matter Appendix B. Biological Interactions of Radiation Appendix C. How To Know If There Is A Solar Particle Event In Progress Appendix D. Glossary
The Invisible Passenger Robert J. Barish, PhD Advanced Medical Publishing, Inc., USA http://www.advmedpub.net |
Book DetailsLanguage: English Paperback: 119 pages Ebook: Available Publisher: Advanced Medical Publishing (2009) Edition: 2nd ISBN-10: 188352606X ISBN-13: 978-1883526061 Dimensions: 8.4x5.8x0.7inches |