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INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR PERSONAL RADIATION SHIELDING IN SPACE.
G Baiocco1, L Bocchini2,3, M Giraudo3
1Physics Department, University of Pavia, Pavia, Italy.
Radiation Protection Dosimetry
|December 7, 2018
Summary
Wearable radiation shielding suits, like the water-fillable prototype tested on the International Space Station, offer promising protection for astronauts during interplanetary missions, especially during solar particle events (SPEs). This technology enhances astronaut safety in space environments.
Area of Science:
- Space exploration
- Radiation protection
- Astrophysics
Background:
- Manned interplanetary missions require advanced radiation protection strategies.
- Wearable shielding devices are crucial for emergency response and low-shielded areas during solar particle events (SPEs).
Purpose of the Study:
- To validate the shielding efficacy of a novel water-fillable garment prototype for astronaut radiation protection.
- To assess the feasibility of personal radiation shielding for future space missions.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual modeling and design of radiation protection spacesuits using various materials.
- Manufacturing and on-orbit testing of a water-fillable garment prototype (PERSEO project).
- Monte Carlo calculations to simulate and validate shielding effectiveness in SPE environments.
Main Results:
- Successful ease-of-use and wearability tests of the water-fillable garment prototype on the International Space Station.
- Proof-of-principle validation of the prototype's shielding efficacy against simulated SPE radiation.
- Demonstrated potential for effective radiation shielding in diverse space conditions.
Conclusions:
- Water-fillable garments represent a viable concept for personal radiation shielding in space.
- The PERSEO project prototype shows promise for enhancing astronaut safety during interplanetary travel.
- Further development of wearable shielding is essential for long-duration space missions.
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