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Title: Cosmic Radiation Creates Unfriendly Skies PDF
Url: https://image.gsfc.nasa.gov/poetry/activity/s18.pdf
Publisher: Goddard Space Flight Center
Description: In this activity students read about the effects of radiation on airline passengers, and discover that during a trip in a jet plane at altitudes of 30,000 feet, cosmic rays and other energetic particles pose a great problem and can lead to significant health risks, especially for airline pilots. Students then apply mathematical concepts to calculate dosages and write a letter to persuade the Federal Aviation Administration or the Department of Transportation why it is important to educate, predict, and notify the public about the harmful effects of solar radiation.
LC Classification: Science -- Physics -- Geophysics. Cosmic physics -- Special topics, A-Z -- Radiation
Science -- Physics -- Radiation physics (General) -- Cosmic ray physics
Technology -- Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics.
Technology -- Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics. -- Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics -- Aeronautics. Aeronautical engineering
Technology -- Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics. -- Motor vehicles. Aeronautics. Astronautics -- Aeronautics. Aeronautical engineering -- Airways (Routes). Airports and landing fields. Aerodromes -- Special topics, A-Z -- Radiation safety
GEM Subject: Science -- Biology
Mathematics
Science -- Astronomy
Health -- Safety
Key Concept: Astronomy -- Radiation
Resource Type: Reference Material
Instructional Material
Instructional Material -- Lesson/Lesson Plan
Instructional Material -- Instructor Guide/Manual
Instructional Material -- Experiment/Lab Activity
Format: Document -- PDF
Audience: Educator
Education Level: High School
Higher Education
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Upper Division)
Higher Education -- Technical Education (Lower Division)
Vocational/Professional Development Education
Language: English
Access Rights: Free access
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