What is
cosmic radiation?
• The origins of radiation
• Radiation in the earth's environment
Exposure to cosmic radiation in the plane
• Influence factors
• Protection
of aircraft personnel
The effects of radiation
on the health
• Case of exposure leading to the appearance of acute effects
• Case of exposure leading to the appearance of deferred effects
• Exposure to low doses
Measuring the radiation
and assessing its effects
• The Gray: the measurement of absorbed energy
• The Sievert: assessing the biological effects
• The means for measuring radiation onboard aircraft
