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Biocore experiment

Authors :
Bailey, O. T
Benton, E. V
Cruty, M. R
Harrison, G. A
Haymaker, W
Humason, G
Leon, H. A
Lindberg, R. L
Look, B. C
Lushbaugh, C. C
Source :
NASA. Johnson Space Center Apollo 17 Prelim. Sci. Rept..
Publication Year :
1973
Publisher :
United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 1973.

Abstract

The Apollo 17 biological cosmic ray experiment to determine the effect of heavy cosmic ray particles on the brain and eyes is reported. The pocket mouse was selected as the biological specimen for the experiment. The radiation monitors, animal autopsy and animal processing are described, and the radiation effects on the scalp, retina, and viscera are analyzed.

Subjects

Subjects :
Space Radiation

Details

Language :
English
Database :
NASA Technical Reports
Journal :
NASA. Johnson Space Center Apollo 17 Prelim. Sci. Rept.
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsnas.19740010345
Document Type :
Report