Acceptability of Risk from Radiation–Application to Human Space Flight Symposium
May 29, 1996
Objectives of the Symposium
Paul Slovic, Symposium Chair
The Space Radiation Environment
Donald E. Robbins, University Space Research Association
Biology Relevant to Space Radiation
R.J. Michael Fry, Oak Ridge National Laboratory
History of the Development of Radiation Protection Standards for Space Activities
Warren K. Sinclair, NCRP
General Discussion
Analytic Concepts for Assessing Risk as Applied to Human Space Flight
B. John Garrick, PLG, Inc.
Approaches to Acceptable Risk
Chris Whipple, ICF Kaiser
Perception and Acceptance of Risk from Radiation Exposure in Space Flight
Paul Slovic, Decision Research
General Discussion
Philosophy on Astronaut Protection: A Physician’s Perspective
Harry Holloway, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences
Philosophy on Astronaut Protection: Perspective of an Astronaut
Ellen Baker, NASA, Johnson Space Center
Some Comments on Space Flight and Radiation Limits
William E. Thornton, NASA, Johnson Space Center; University of Texas
General Discussion
Panel Discussion
Summary and Conclusions
Dade W. Moeller, Rapporteur, Dade Moeller & Associates
Closing Remarks
Paul Slovic, Symposium Chair
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