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From: gary@cgdra.ucar.edu (Gary Strand)
Newsgroups: sci.space.shuttle
Subject: Radiation danger in high-latitude orbits
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Date: 9 Aug 89 23:32:00 GMT
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  How much radiation does the shuttle receive in a high-latitude (as in
  the current 'top secret' mission, supposedly) orbit compared to a 
  lower-latitude orbit?

  Since the earth's magnetic field is 'shallower' at higher latitudes,
  would the shuttle receive less protection?

  Also, what's the maximum permissible radiation dosage an astronaut may
  receive? Did the Soviets give their cosmonauts any extra protection on
  their ~year-long Mir flights?

  Inquiring minds want to know!

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Gary Strand                                           strandwg@ncar.ucar.edu
I'm the NRA.			     The individual is the smallest minority.