Sun Radiation Levels
Sep 26, 2000, 4:37 am
#1
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Sun Radiation Levels
I recently read of a US GOV Web Site which gave information on routes which are subject to higher sun radiation levels. This is particularly of relevance to air crews and frequent travellers. Would anyone happen to know where I can find this site? Thanks.
Sep 26, 2000, 5:01 am
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I don't know the routes but I believe that when flying near to the poles, the radiation levels are higher than near to the equator.
I also understand that this is an issue for air crews and that the exposure levels even for frequent flyers is considered negligible compared with regular exposure. You have to spend many 100s of hours in the air each year for this to even start to be relevant.
I'd be interested to hear more on this topic.
I also understand that this is an issue for air crews and that the exposure levels even for frequent flyers is considered negligible compared with regular exposure. You have to spend many 100s of hours in the air each year for this to even start to be relevant.
I'd be interested to hear more on this topic.
Sep 26, 2000, 5:36 am
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So....20 ten hour flights? This is not so many flights...especially for FAs and Pilots....
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Sep 26, 2000, 5:41 am
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Thanks for the reply. I will let you know what I find out.
Originally posted by Danno:
I recently read of a US GOV Web Site which gave information on routes which are subject to higher sun radiation levels. This is particularly of relevance to air crews and frequent travellers. Would anyone happen to know where I can find this site? Thanks.
I recently read of a US GOV Web Site which gave information on routes which are subject to higher sun radiation levels. This is particularly of relevance to air crews and frequent travellers. Would anyone happen to know where I can find this site? Thanks.
Sep 26, 2000, 6:46 am
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I found a link of sorts.
http://news2.thls.bbc.co.uk/hi/engli...000/557340.stm
I was close with my guesses.
http://news2.thls.bbc.co.uk/hi/engli...000/557340.stm
I was close with my guesses.
Sep 26, 2000, 8:02 am
#6
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Thanks for the Web site link but just a friendly suggestion that this type of thread might work better under "general travel" or even OMNI.
COmmunity is really for Flyertalk get together announcements.
See, I'm being nice about it so I hope you don't mind my suggestion.
COmmunity is really for Flyertalk get together announcements.
See, I'm being nice about it so I hope you don't mind my suggestion.
Sep 26, 2000, 8:40 am
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Seems to me that CATMAN is always nice! 
How 'bout the Civil Aeromedical Institute's (CAMI) Cabin Safety Workshops.
These workshops, conducted at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, are designed to familiarize interested aviation personnel with important research activities conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the area of airline cabin safety. Our Research Division relies on feedback from industry in order to continue providing the most timely and informed research activities possible. Therefore, it is our endeavor to provide an open forum for exchange of information between the participants and the researchers
http://www.cami.jccbi.gov/AAM-600/630/600Cab-CSW.html
How 'bout the Civil Aeromedical Institute's (CAMI) Cabin Safety Workshops.
These workshops, conducted at the Mike Monroney Aeronautical Center in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, are designed to familiarize interested aviation personnel with important research activities conducted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) in the area of airline cabin safety. Our Research Division relies on feedback from industry in order to continue providing the most timely and informed research activities possible. Therefore, it is our endeavor to provide an open forum for exchange of information between the participants and the researchers
http://www.cami.jccbi.gov/AAM-600/630/600Cab-CSW.html
I was wondering why this thread was here myself ...