Medical Radiology and Radiation Safety. 2025. Vol. 70. № 3
DOI:10.33266/1024-6177-2025-70-3-54-69
V.I. Burmistrov1, E.I. Matkevich2, I.V. Ivanov1, 3
Analysis of the Radiation Situation in Aviation Flights under Conditions of Solar Proton Events
1 I.M. Sechenov First Moscow State Medical University (Sechenov University), Moscow, Russia
2 A.I. Burnazyan Federal Medical Biophysical Center, Moscow, Russia
3 N.F. Izmerov Research Institute of Occupational Medicine, Moscow, Russia
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Abstract
With a general analysis of the levels of ionizing radiation characteristic of outer space and causing radiation hazard factors for astronauts, the issues of assessing the radiation situation in air travel also remain relevant. The purpose of the study was to analyze the types and characteristics of ionizing radiation in airspace up to heights of 20 km above the Ground and possible radiation doses to flight personnel during flights under these conditions. The composition of ionizing radiation and the energy characteristics of proton events are analyzed. The radiation dose rates are estimated depending on the altitude and geographical latitude of the flight. To minimize the exposure of flight personnel and radiation risks, it is important to systematically take into account the forecast of solar activity, altitude and latitude of flight, control the total flight time per year, radiation protection conditions and other factors.
Keywords: aviation flights, flight personnel, civil aviation, radiation situation, solar activity, proton events, radiation doses, dosimetry, anti-radiation protection
For citation: Burmistrov VI, Matkevich EI, Ivanov IV. Analysis of the Radiation Situation in Aviation Flights under Conditions of Solar Proton Events. Medical Radiology and Radiation Safety. 2025;70(3):54–69. (In Russian). DOI:10.33266/1024-6177-2025-70-3-54-69
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Article received: 20.02.2025. Accepted for publication: 25.03.2025.