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Radiation in Space : Relevance and Risk for Human Missions / by Christine E. Hellweg, Thomas Berger, Daniel Matthiä, Christa Baumstark-Khan

By: Hellweg, Christine E., autor
Contributor(s): Berger, Thomas, autor | Matthiä, Daniel, autor | Baumstark-Khan, Christa, autor
Material type: materialTypeLabelE-bookSeries: (SpringerBriefs in Space Life Sciences, 2196-5560); (Biomedical and Life Sciences (SpringerNature-11642)); (Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0) (SpringerNature-43708)).Publisher: Cham : Imprint: Springer, 2020Publisher: Cham : Springer International Publishing, 2020Edition: First edition.Description: 1 recurso en línea (XXIV, 111 páginas) : 34 ilustraciones, 21 ilustraciones a color.ISBN: 9783030467449.Subject: Biología molecular | Medicina aeroespacialOnline resources: Acceso a este recurso digital (usuarios Universidad Europea de Madrid)Digital Resources
Contents:
Chapter 1. General Introduction -- Chapter 2. Radiation in Space: The Physics -- Chapter 3. Radiation in Space: The Biology -- Chapter 4. Radiation Risk Assessment -- Chapter 5. Space Radiation Countermeasures -- Chapter 6. Challenges for Exploratory Missions.-.
Summary: This volume of the series Springer Briefs in Space Life Sciences explains the physics and biology of radiation in space, defines various forms of cosmic radiation and their dosimetry, and presents a range of exposure scenarios. It also discusses the effects of radiation on human health and describes the molecular mechanisms of heavy charged particles' deleterious effects in the body. Lastly, it discusses countermeasures and addresses the vital question: Are we ready for launch? Written for researchers in the space life sciences and space biomedicine, and for master's students in biology, physics, and medicine, the book will also benefit all non-experts endeavoring to understand and enter space.
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LIBRO-E NO PRÉSTAMO LIBRO-E NO PRÉSTAMO Madrid Digital Acceso Electrónico (UEM) Ciencias e Ingeniería QH506 2020 EB (Browse shelf(Opens below)) Acceso electrónico eBook.03082098
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Chapter 1. General Introduction -- Chapter 2. Radiation in Space: The Physics -- Chapter 3. Radiation in Space: The Biology -- Chapter 4. Radiation Risk Assessment -- Chapter 5. Space Radiation Countermeasures -- Chapter 6. Challenges for Exploratory Missions.-.

This volume of the series Springer Briefs in Space Life Sciences explains the physics and biology of radiation in space, defines various forms of cosmic radiation and their dosimetry, and presents a range of exposure scenarios. It also discusses the effects of radiation on human health and describes the molecular mechanisms of heavy charged particles' deleterious effects in the body. Lastly, it discusses countermeasures and addresses the vital question: Are we ready for launch? Written for researchers in the space life sciences and space biomedicine, and for master's students in biology, physics, and medicine, the book will also benefit all non-experts endeavoring to understand and enter space.

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