Real versus simulated galactic cosmic radiation for investigating cancer risk in the hematopoietic system - are we comparing apples to apples?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.lssr.2021.01.001
Abstract: Deep space exploration missions need strategies to mitigate the potentially harmful exposure to galactic cosmic radiation. This form of radiation can cause significant damage to biological systems and organisms, which include radiation-induced carcinogenesis in the… read more here.
Keywords: space; hematopoietic system; cancer risk; galactic cosmic ... See more keywords
Galactic Cosmic Radiation Induces Persistent Epigenome Alterations Relevant to Human Lung Cancer
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-24755-8
Abstract: Human deep space and planetary travel is limited by uncertainties regarding the health risks associated with exposure to galactic cosmic radiation (GCR), and in particular the high linear energy transfer (LET), heavy ion component. Here… read more here.
Keywords: galactic cosmic; human lung; cosmic radiation; cancer ... See more keywords
Potential of Constraining Propagation Parameters of Galactic Cosmic Rays with the High Energy cosmic-Radiation Detection facility onboard China's Space Station
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DOI: 10.1088/1674-4527/acdabd
Abstract: Precise measurements of the spectra of secondary and primary cosmic rays are crucial for understanding the origin and propagation of those energetic particles. The High Energy cosmic-Radiation Detection (HERD) facility onboard China’s Space Station, which… read more here.
Keywords: high energy; cosmic radiation; cosmic rays; radiation detection ... See more keywords
Information on cosmic radiation received by Belgian aircrew: a survey.
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DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncad074
Abstract: Exposure of aircrew to cosmic radiation had already been identified as an issue of concern in the European BSS of 1996 which requested airlines to assess the exposure of the crew and to inform their… read more here.
Keywords: information; cosmic radiation; survey; received belgian ... See more keywords
Rapid assessment of cosmic radiation exposure in aviation based on BP neural network method.
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DOI: 10.1093/rpd/ncae126
Abstract: Cosmic radiation exposure is one of the important health concerns for aircrews. In this work, we constructed a back propagation neural network model for the real-time and rapid assessment of cosmic radiation exposure to the… read more here.
Keywords: radiation; radiation exposure; cosmic radiation; neural network ... See more keywords
Breast Cancer Among Female Flight Attendants and the Role of the Occupational Exposures
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DOI: 10.1097/jom.0000000000002606
Abstract: Breast cancer is the leading malignancy in females and flight attendants seem to have an elevated risk for it. This paper synthesizes the current evidence on the association of occupational exposure to cosmic radiation and… read more here.
Keywords: flight attendants; breast cancer; occupational exposures; cosmic radiation ... See more keywords
Cosmic Radiation Reliability Analysis for Aircraft Power Electronics
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DOI: 10.1109/tte.2023.3278319
Abstract: Cosmic ray (CR)-induced failures are a major concern for the electronic system reliability of airborne and space systems. Power system voltages on aerospace platforms are on a steady upward trend. High-voltage power converters suffer from… read more here.
Keywords: aircraft; power electronics; reliability; cosmic radiation ... See more keywords