Re: Dose during Mars trip

[Tad Blanchard <Tad.M.Blanchard.1@gsfc.nasa.gov>]

At 02:38 PM 4/15/96 -0500, you wrote:
>
>Does anyone happen to know the approximate dose an astronaut might
>receive during a RT to Mars without extra shielding?   What increase in
>dose might be expected from a solar flare during the trip?
>
>Rick
>
>Richard G. Strickert, Ph.D.         | "Before I came here I was confused
>Radian International, Austin, TX    |  about this subject.  Having listened
>512-310-5259, FAX 512-244-0160      |  to your lecture I am still confused.
>Internet:rick_strickert@radian.com  |  But on a higher level."
> ---> "All written IMHO." <---      |                       - E. Fermi
>
>
>
I've been asked that question before.  Try accessing the WWW at the
following URL - http://medlib.jsc.nasa.gov/intro/humans.html

If this doesn't work, let me know.

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