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      Cosmic radiation in aviation: radiological protection of Air France aircraft crew.

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      Annals of the ICRP
      SAGE Publications
      Air crew, Cosmic rays, Radiological protection

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          Cosmic radiation in aviation has been a concern since the 1960s, and measurements have been taken for several decades by Air France. Results show that aircraft crew generally receive 3-4 mSv y(-1) for 750 boarding hours. Compliance with the trigger level of 6 mSv y(-1) is achieved by route selection. Work schedules can be developed for pregnant pilots to enable the dose to the fetus to be kept below 1 mSv. Crew members are informed of their exposition and the potential health impact. The upcoming International Commission on Radiological Protection (ICRP) report on cosmic radiation in aviation will provide an updated guidance. A graded approach proportionate with the time of exposure is recommended to implement the optimisation principle. The objective is to keep exposures of the most exposed aircraft members to reasonable levels. ICRP also recommends that information about cosmic radiation be disseminated, and that awareness about cosmic radiation be raised in order to favour informed decision-making by all concerned stakeholders.

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          Journal
          Ann ICRP
          Annals of the ICRP
          SAGE Publications
          1872-969X
          0146-6453
          Jun 2016
          : 45
          : 1 Suppl
          Affiliations
          [1 ] Air France, Occupational Health Service IO.ZM, 45 rue de Paris, F 93747 Roissy Charles de Gaulle Cedex, France desmaris.g@orange.fr.
          Article
          0146645316636009
          10.1177/0146645316636009
          27044363
          f1d219f4-9784-4d47-91af-dc5a295a24e5
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          Air crew,Radiological protection,Cosmic rays
          Air crew, Radiological protection, Cosmic rays

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