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Ionising radiation that consists The function of high-energy particles, primarily atomic nuclei, of extra-terrestrial origin, and particles generated by interaction with confining the radionuclides within the atmosphere and other matter. Solar cosmic radiation is cosmic radiation from manmade barriers that either constitute the Sun. Galactic cosmic radiation is cosmic radiation waste form or that originates outside separate the waste form from the solar systemhost geological formation.
(Adapted from [[ICRP Publication 132122]], 20162013)
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=== from [[ICRP Publication 132119]], 2016 2012 ===
Cosmic radiation is ionising radiation that consists of Methods or physical structures designed with high-energy particles, primarily atomic nuclei, of extraterrestrial origin, and particles generated by interaction with integrity to prevent or control the atmosphere and other matter. Primary cosmic radiation is cosmic radiation incident from space release and the Sun at the Earth’s orbit. Secondary cosmic radiation comprises particles that are created directly or in a cascade dispersion of reactions by primary cosmic radiation interacting with the atmosphere or other matter. Important particles with respect to radiological protection and radiation measurement in aircraft are: neutrons, protons, photons, electrons, positrons, muons, and, to a lesser extent, pions and nuclear ions heavier than protons. Galactic cosmic radiation is cosmic radiation that originates outside the solar system. Solar cosmic radiation is cosmic radiation from the Sunradioactive substances.