PHYS 490 - Space Radiation

When Offered: F, S

3 Credit(s)
3 Lecture Hour(s)
0 Lab Hour(s)

This is a course in space radiation environment, space exploration and radiation protection requirements. The course covers cosmic rays and radiation environment, biological effect induced by space radiation, effects of space radiation on the spacecraft on-board electronics and equipment, space radiation measurement, monitoring and dosimetry, radiation protection for space exploration and shield design.

Prerequisite(s): PHYS 242, MATH 231