Terrestrial and Extraterrestrial Space Dangers: Outer Space Perils, Rocket Risks and the Health Consequences of the Space Environment

Author(s): Dirk C. Gibson

DOI: 10.2174/9781608059911115010009

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Pp: 61-72 (12)

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Abstract

SHS investigation development is considered from the geographical and historical viewpoint. 3 stages are described. Within Stage 1 the work was carried out in the Department of the Institute of Chemical Physics in Chernogolovka where the scientific discovery had been made. At Stage 2 the interest to SHS arose in different cities and towns of the former USSR. Within Stage 3 SHS entered the international scene. Now SHS processes and products are being studied in more than 50 countries.

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The potentially devastating consequences of radiation on humans and spacecraft were examined in this chapter. Radiation was defined and explained. The deadly nature of gamma rays and cosmic rays was discussed. Solar particles were considered. The significant amount of radiation was discussed. M dwarf stars were considered as were solar flares. Energetic transient radiation events were discussed. The emerging concept of muons was recognized.

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Alpha particles, Beppo/SAX satellite, Compton Gamma Ray Observatory Satellite, coronal mass ejections, cosmic rays, energetic transient radiation events, gamma rays, GLAST burst monitor, hypernova, Keck telescope, M dwarf stars, muons, passive shielding, photons, quantum, radiation, solar flares, solar particles, subatomic particles, Van Allen Belt.

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