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Corrigendum to 'Monte Carlo simulations of the secondary neutron ambient and effective dose equivalent rates from surface to suborbital altitudes and low Earth orbit'
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- 1. Canadian Nuclear Labs., Chalk River, ON (Canada)
Description
A recent paper published in Life Sciences in Space Research presented estimates of the secondary neutron ambient and effective dose equivalent rates, in air, from surface altitudes up to suborbital altitudes and low Earth orbit. These estimates were based on MCNPX (Monte Carlo N-Particle eXtended) radiation transport simulations of galactic cosmic radiation passing through Earth's atmosphere. During a recent review of the input decks used for these simulations, a systematic error was discovered that is addressed here. After reassessment, the neutron ambient and effective dose equivalent rates estimated are found to be 10 to 15 % different, though, the essence of the conclusions drawn remains unchanged. (author)
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Publishing Information
- Imprint Pagination
- 6 p.
- Report number
- AECL-CW--121110-CONF-075
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- Country of Publication
- Canada
- Country of Input or Organization
- Canada
- INIS RN
- 49103619
- Subject category
- S61: RADIATION PROTECTION AND DOSIMETRY;
- Descriptors DEI
- MONTE CARLO METHOD; NEUTRONS; RADIATION DOSES; RADIATION TRANSPORT; SIMULATION
- Descriptors DEC
- BARYONS; CALCULATION METHODS; DOSES; ELEMENTARY PARTICLES; FERMIONS; HADRONS; NUCLEONS
Optional Information
- Notes
- 6 refs., 6 figs.