COSMIC AND SOLAR RADIATION

COSMIC AND SOLAR RADIATION

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In this lesson, you will be explained what radiation means in general terms. Then we will look into Cosmic and Solar Radiation and how this might affect humans, equipment, and systems. You will learn the difference between normal cosmic radiation and a solar particle event. We also will see which limits are advised in the protection of flight crew members.

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Course
COSMIC AND SOLAR RADIATION
Exam
Not included
Course Duration
0:17:00
Slides
48
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Content of the Course

COURSE START
INTRODUCTION
THE NATURE OF COSMIC RADIATION
SOLAR COSMIC RADIATION
WHAT IS RADIATION?
NON-IONIZING RADIATION
IONIZING RADIATION
HARMFUL EFFECTS OF COSMIC RADIATION
THE EARTHS MAGNETIC FIELD
AURORAS
SOLAR PARTICLE EVENT
CARRINGTON EVENT
GEOMAGNETIC STORM
EFFECTS ON TYPES OF EQUIPMENT
GNSS BASED AVIATION OPERATION
SATELLITE COMMUNICATION.
GPS
RADIO COMMUNICATION.
MAGNETIC BASED EQUIPMENTS AND COMPASSES
AIRCRAFT ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS
POWER GRID AND GROUND PUBLIC COMMUNICATION FAILURE
HEALTH EFFECTS
BACKGROUND RADIATION
OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE
RISK ASSESSMENT
RADIATION DOSE
ABSORBED DOSE
EQUIVALENT DOSE
EFFECTIVE DOSE
CUMULATIVE DOSE
PARAMETERS
ALTITUDE.
LATITUDE.
TIME
CONCEPT OF ALARA
HOW TO REDUCE EXPOSURE
AIRCREW EXPOSURE MONITORING
INTERNATIONAL COMMITTEE ON RADIOLOGICAL PROTECTION (ICRP)
REGULATIONS - ICAO
ICAO ANNEX 6
EURATOM
SUMMARY
COURSE END