Galactic radiation exposure during commercial flights: is there a risk?
Year: 2003
Type: article
Abstract: Background: High-energy subatomic particles emitted from outside our solar system continuously bombard the Earth. On the Earth's surface, we are relatively shielded from this “galactic radiation” by the atmosphere. However, during high-altitude commercial flights, people are at risk of increased
Source: Europe PMC (PubMed Central)
Author: Stanley R Mohler
Institution: Wright State University
Language: English
Subfield: Radiation
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2146927389