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

Deep space environments for human exploration.

J W Wilson1, M S Clowdsley, F A Cucinotta

  • 1NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA 23681-2199, USA. john.w.wilson@nasa.gov

Advances in Space Research : the Official Journal of the Committee on Space Research (COSPAR)
|May 11, 2005
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

First Measurement of the Quadrupole Moment of the 2_{1}^{+} State in ^{110}Sn.

Physical review letters·2025
Same author

Abrupt structural transition in exotic molybdenum isotopes unveils an isospin-symmetric island of inversion.

Nature communications·2025
Same author

Z=14 Magicity Revealed by the Mass of the Proton Dripline Nucleus ^{22}Si.

Physical review letters·2025
Same author

Isospin Symmetry Breaking in the ^{71}Kr and ^{71}Br Mirror System.

Physical review letters·2025
Same author

First Identification of Excited States in ^{78}Zr and Implications for Isospin Nonconserving Forces in Nuclei.

Physical review letters·2025
Same author

Nuclear Structure of Dripline Nuclei Elucidated through Precision Mass Measurements of ^{23}Si, ^{26}P, ^{27,28}S, and ^{31}Ar.

Physical review letters·2024
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

Astronauts face radiation risks beyond Earth's magnetic shield during space missions. This study models radiation exposure for various deep space missions to inform spacecraft shielding strategies.

Area of Science:

  • Space Science
  • Astrophysics
  • Radiation Protection

Background:

  • Human space exploration is extending beyond Earth's magnetosphere.
  • Increased radiation exposure poses significant risks to astronauts.
  • Developing effective shielding is crucial for long-duration space missions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze radiation environments for diverse space mission scenarios.
  • To model astronaut radiation exposure beyond Earth's magnetic shield.
  • To evaluate the impact of shielding materials on mission safety.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing convective diffusion theory to model the interplanetary radiation environment.
  • Integrating data from recent spacecraft missions to define local celestial body environments.
Keywords:
NASA Center JSCNASA Center LaRCNASA Discipline Radiation Health

Related Experiment Videos

  • Developing design scenarios to assess radiation exposure for various mission types.

    • Main Results:

    • Quantified radiation exposure levels for near-Earth, deep space, and planetary missions.
    • Identified key environmental factors influencing astronaut radiation dose.
    • Evaluated the effectiveness of different shielding materials against space radiation.

    Conclusions:

    • Radiation exposure models are essential for planning safe human space exploration.
    • Shielding strategies must be tailored to specific mission profiles and destinations.
    • Further research is needed to optimize shielding for long-duration deep space missions.