Short Title:
SR-CNS II
Responsible HRP Element:
Space Radiation
Funding Status:
Completed - Task completed and produced a deliverable
Procurement Mechanism(s):
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Aims:
The NCRP will form a new scientific committee of subject matter experts in this Phase II follow-on study to address Central Nervous System Risks following space radiation exposure based on the guidelines and recommendations laid forth in the Phase 1 NCRP Commentary No. 25. The committee's findings will be summarized in a detailed report that outlines the steps and approaches needed to more fully understand the risk of CNS effects following radiation exposures in space and to provide guidance for risk management and radiation protection. The Committee will strive to identify any knowledge gaps regarding the implementation of a comprehensive and effective radiation safety program to protect astronauts against the potential for early and late CNS effects from space radiation. The Phase 2 committee will summarize and critically review the existing literature on each of the 5 main topics which include: 1)Mechanisms for radiation damage in the central nervous system; 2)Experimental animal research; 3) Human data; 4)Integration of data across all biological scale and 5)Interactions of radiation with other factors.
Category:
Risk Characterization, Quantification
Subcategory:
Evidence or Risk Characterization
Description:
National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurement (NCRP) 3 year end depth study (Phase II) which will produce a published NCRP Commentary SC 1-XX which will provide guidance for risk management and radiation protection from the effects on the Central Nervous System (CNS) of space radiation exposure.
Internal Customers:
Space Radiation
External Customers:
None