Investigation
into the Variations of Cosmic Radiation at Aircraft Altitudes Sponsored by the PPARC Industrial Programme Support Scheme (PIPSS) |
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| Investigation into the Variations of Cosmic Radiation at Aircraft Altitudes |
| At aircraft altitudes, where there is reduced atmospheric shielding, radiation levels due to cosmic sources are greater than at ground level. For frequent flyers, in particular aircrew, this poses a potential health concern. Consequently, in May 2000, EU Council Directive 96/29/EURATOM became legally binding on EU Member States. This Directive legislates for the control of occupational exposure of airline crews to Cosmic Radiation received while flying. | |
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In response, the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council (PPARC) is sponsoring the Mullard Space Science Laboratory (MSSL) of University College London to work in collaboration with Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd (VAA), the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and the National Physical Laboratory (NPL) in a programme to better understand the properties of cosmic radiation.
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