A New Look at Radiation Exposure for Flight Crewmembers
A new congressionally mandated National Academies report is bringing renewed attention to those questions, recommending a more consistent approach to occupational radiation safety across the aviation industry. Assessing Radiation Exposure, Health Outcomes, and Mitigation Strategies for Flight Crewmembers outlines recommendations for developing radiation safety programs, improving education for flight crews, and starting a centralized system to track cumulative radiation exposure over a career.