Problems of radiation safety of a Martian expedition crew
Petrov, V.M.; Bengin, V.V.; Kolomenskiĭ, A.V.; Shurshakov, V.A.
Aviakosmicheskaia i Ekologicheskaia Meditsina 37(5): 50-56
2003
ISSN/ISBN: 0233-528X PMID: 14730734 Document Number: 554772
Analysis of the radiation conditions during a piloted expedition to Mars made it evident that the radiation safety system will be one of the most critical components of life support aboard the future Martian vehicle. The concept and main functions of the system have been considered. The authors give their vision of the radiation monitoring system based on the present-day radiation safety postulates, comparison and contrasting methods and equipment applied for the purpose in current orbital and projected interplanetary flights.