ESA TOPICAL TEAM

NEW DEVELOPMENTS IN SPACE RADIATION BIOLOGY AND DOSIMETRY

Space radiation is recognized as a limiting factor toward Solar System exploration by human beings. A large research program in the field of space radiation biology has been implemented by NASA in recent years, and exploits a high-energy accelerator at the Brookhaven National Laboratory to simulate space radiation. Similarly, ESA acknowledges the relevance of ground-based radiation research for human space exploration and has recently supported a preliminary study group (IBER). Besides, ESA is currently supporting different detectors and related dosimetry activities on the International Space Station. This Topical Team will review and update the scientific knowledge in space radiation biology and dosimetry, propose research topics for future activities, and co-ordinate research projects in the field of space radiation biology and dosimetry in response to ESA announcements of opportunities. The TT will cover both biology and physics, and both ground-based and flight activities. Duration will be two years, and an open workshop will be organized to involve European scientists potentially interested in the field in research projects focussed on space radiation measurements and protection.

News:

5^th Progress Topical Team Meeting
Friday, May 11, 8:30-12:30
ESTEC, Nordwijk (room Dj107)

Topical Team Meeting (restricted access)
GSI, Darmstadt, Germany, 23.11.2010

Documents (restricted access)

Team coordinator

Prof. Marco Durante, Ph.D.
GSI Biophysik, Planckstrasse 1, 64291 Darmstadt, Germany
Tel. +49 6159 71 2009; Fax: +49 6159 71 2106
m.durantegsi.de

Team members

Kontakt: m.durantegsi.de