Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Radiation risk and human space exploration.

W Schimmerling1, F A Cucinotta, J W Wilson

  • 1National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, DC 20546, USA.

Advances in Space Research : the Official Journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)
|February 13, 2003
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Retraction Note: OCT4 as a target of miR-34a stimulates p63 but inhibits p53 to promote human cell transformation.

Cell death & disease·2022
Same author

Response of Human Small Intestinal Epithelium to Fractionated Irradiation: Dynamical Modeling Approach.

Radiation research·2019
Same author

A New Standard DNA Damage (SDD) Data Format.

Radiation research·2018
Same author

Sixteenth International Symposium on Microdosimetry.

Radiation protection dosimetry·2015
Same author

Simulation of the radiolysis of water using Green's functions of the diffusion equation.

Radiation protection dosimetry·2015
Same author

Binary-Encounter-Bethe ionisation cross sections for simulation of DNA damage by the direct effect of ionising radiation.

Radiation protection dosimetry·2015
Same journal

Planetary Protection and the astrobiological exploration of Mars: Proactive steps in moving forward.

Advances in space research : the official journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)·2025
Same journal

Crop type discrimination using Geo-Stat Endmember Extraction and machine learning algorithms.

Advances in space research : the official journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)·2024
Same journal

A Hansel & Gretel breadcrumb-style dynamically deployed communication network paradigm using mesh topology for planetary subsurface exploration.

Advances in space research : the official journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)·2023
Same journal

Investigating Patterns of Air Pollution in Metropolises Using Remote Sensing and Neural Networks During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Advances in space research : the official journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)·2023
Same journal

Editorial.

Advances in space research : the official journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)·2023
Same journal

Exploring the effect of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns on urban cooling: A tale of three cities.

Advances in space research : the official journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)·2022
See all related articles

Accurate space radiation risk prediction is crucial for astronaut safety and mission feasibility. NASA

Area of Science:

  • Space radiation and astronaut health
  • Radiation shielding and spacecraft design
  • Astrobiology and planetary exploration safety

Background:

  • Space radiation poses significant risks to human health during space exploration.
  • Current risk predictions involve uncertainties, potentially limiting mission scope.
  • Effective radiation protection is vital for long-duration space missions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop accurate methods for predicting space radiation risks.
  • To establish efficient strategies for managing astronaut radiation exposure.
  • To inform NASA's Strategic Plan for space radiation health.

Main Methods:

  • A peer-reviewed, basic science research program.
  • Largely ground-based research initiatives.
Keywords:
NASA Center HQSNASA Center JSCNASA Center LaRCNASA Discipline Radiation Health

Related Experiment Videos

  • Investigator-initiated research projects.

    • Main Results:

    • Uncertainties in current space radiation risk assessments.
    • Potential for overly conservative shielding mass and mission constraints.
    • Need for improved knowledge to manage radiation risks effectively.

    Conclusions:

    • Accurate radiation risk prediction is essential for safe space habitation and exploration.
    • NASA's Space Radiation Health Program aims to reduce uncertainties.
    • The program will guide efficient risk management for crew protection.