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SUMMARY:Radiation protection research for space applications
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nWith space exploration ambitions reaching unprecedented heights\, agencies around the globe are working tirelessly to prepare astronauts for missions beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Future endeavors\, such as establishing a permanent lunar base or embarking on manned missions to Mars\, will require extended human presence in space — a challenging environment where exposure to ionizing radiation far exceeds terrestrial levels. \nThis training course delves into the critical aspects of radiation protection for space travel\, exploring the unique spectrum of space radiation\, its impacts on human health and materials\, and strategies for protecting astronauts and spacecraft from radiation damage. \nStudents will gain a solid understanding of the space radiation environment\, its measurement\, its biological effects\, and potential mitigation strategies. \n\n\n \nAudience\n\nThis online training course\, organised by the SCK CEN Academy\, is targeted towards students on Master or PhD level\, early-stage researchers and professionals from a diverse range of educational and professional backgrounds (biomedical scientists\, (health) physicists\, (bio-)engineers\, …)\, with an interest in the diverse challenges associated with radiation protection in human space exploration. \nThe training course also gives the opportunity to network with experts in space research and representatives of institutes and companies dealing with space applications. \n\n \nPreparation\n\nParticipants are requested to send in an application file (1 pdf file) containing following items: \n\n\nContact details;\n\n\nBrief motivation to attend the course (max. 200 words);\n\n\nScientific CV with current position and field of research.\n\n\nThis should be sent to academy@sckcen.be\, the latest on September 14\, 2025.\nApplicants will be informed about the evaluation not later than September 19\, 2025. They will then be contacted by the SCK CEN Academy and asked to log in into the SCK CEN Academy registration system or confirmation of their participation.\n\n \nLearning outcomes\n\nUpon completion of this Radiation protection research for space applications course\, participants will have knowledge on the radiation protection aspects related with (future) human space exploration. \nAfter completion of the course\, learners will be able to: \n\n\nGive the types of ionising radiation in space;\n\n\nRank space mission scenarios according to expected doses obtained;\n\n\nUnderstanding the meaning of the various dosimetry units;\n\n\nKnowing the different measuring methods and corresponding equipment for different types of measurements (ambient dosimetry\, personal dosimetry) used in space;\n\n\nIllustrate the radiation detection methods used in space;\n\n\nExplain how to shield neutrons;\n\n\nBeing able to define the major health risks related to exposure to ionising radiation in space\, and give examples of potential health impact;\n\n\nUnderstand the concepts of radiation protection measures and limits\, set for space missions;\n\n\nList the knowledge gaps or current limitations for radiation protection for prolonged missions to Moon or Mars;\n\n\nDescribe the different space analogs on earth to study space health effects and understand the specific characteristics and advantages of these analogs;\n\n\nDescribe which countermeasures and mitigation strategies\, including medication\, could be applied for radiation protection in space;\n\n\nIllustrate the impact of cosmic radiation on materials and instruments;\n\n\nBe aware of the (inter)national radiation protection research programs.\n\n\n\n \nPrice\n\nThe course is free of charge but due to the high interactivity of this course\, the number of participants is limited to 25. \nThe course is organised in the framework of the ENEN2plus project.
URL:https://bvsabr.be/event/rpresearchforspaceapplications/
LOCATION:Online
ORGANIZER;CN="SCK CEN":MAILTO:academy@sckcen.be
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