Anatomical Modeling Considerations for Calculating Organ Exposures in Space
2000-01-2412
07/10/2000
- Event
- Content
- Typical calculations of radiation exposures in space approximate the composition of the human body by a single material, typically Aluminum or water. A further approximation is made with regard to body size by using a single anatomical model to represent people of all sizes. A comparison of calculations of organ dose and dose-equivalent is presented. Calculations are first performed approximating body materials by water equivalent thickness', and then using a more accurate representation of materials present in the body. In each case of material representation, a further comparison is presented of calculations performed modeling people of different sizes.
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- 8
- Citation
- Zapp, N., Cucinotta, F., Atwell, B., Saganti, P. et al., "Anatomical Modeling Considerations for Calculating Organ Exposures in Space," SAE Technical Paper 2000-01-2412, 2000, https://doi.org/10.4271/2000-01-2412.