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