Radiation dose and its protection in the Moon from galactic cosmic rays and solar energetic particles: at the lunar surface and in a lava tube
Masayuki Naito, N. Hasebe, Mana Shikishima, Yoshiharu AMANO, J. Haruyama, J. A. M. Lopes, Kyeong Ja Kim, Satoshi Kodaira
Abstract
which is the reference value for human exposure on the Earth. We expect that the lunar holes will be useful components in the practical design of a lunar base to reduce radiation risk and to expand mission terms.
Topics & Concepts
Cosmic raySolar energetic particlesLunar soilEquivalent doseRadiationPhysicsHealth threat from cosmic raysLavaMonte Carlo methodAstrobiologyEnvironmental scienceAstrophysicsGeologySolar windMagnetic fieldOpticsCoronal mass ejectionMathematicsSeismologyVolcanoQuantum mechanicsStatisticsPlanetary Science and ExplorationRadiation Therapy and DosimetryAstro and Planetary Science