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Radiation protection standards in space.

W K Sinclair1

  • 1National Council for Radiation Protection and Measurements, Bethesda, MD 20814.

Advances in Space Research : the Official Journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)
|January 1, 1986
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Radiation protection standards have evolved from preventing skin damage to addressing cancer and genetic risks from ionizing radiation. New standards are being developed for space travel radiation exposure.

Area of Science:

  • Radiation protection
  • Occupational health
  • Space medicine

Background:

  • Radiation protection standards have evolved over 50 years.
  • Initial standards focused on preventing observable harm like skin erythema.
  • Current standards address cancer and genetic effects, especially at low doses.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the evolution of radiation protection standards.
  • To discuss current concerns regarding cancer and genetic effects.
  • To explore new approaches for radiation standards in space travel.

Main Methods:

  • Review of historical recommendations from NCRP and ICRP.
  • Analysis of ongoing research, including studies of atomic bomb survivors.
  • Consideration of risk assessment for radiation workers and astronauts.
Keywords:
NASA Discipline Number 22-70NASA Discipline Radiation HealthNASA Program Space MedicineNon-NASA Center

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Main Results:

  • Radiation protection standards have shifted focus to long-term health effects like cancer and genetic damage.
  • New dosimetry data from atomic bomb survivor studies are refining risk quantification.
  • Space travel presents unique challenges requiring tailored radiation limits.

Conclusions:

  • Modern radiation protection integrates risks of cancer and genetic effects.
  • Ongoing research continuously improves the quantification of radiation risks.
  • Developing career-based radiation limits for space missions is under consideration.