Publication Date:
2006-01-11
Description:
The Apollo 17 biostack experiment to establish the biological efficiency of individual heavy nuclei particles of galactic cosmic radiation are reported. The experiment theory, interaction of heavy nuclei particles with biologic matter, and the total dose of cosmic ionizing radiation are discussed along with the radiation effects of heavy nuclei on Artemia salina eggs, and Bacillus subtilis.
Keywords:
SPACE RADIATION
Type:
NASA. Johnson Space Center Apollo 17 Prelim. Sci. Rept.; 10 p
Format:
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