How much radiation is produced by the Von Allen radiation belts that surround the earth?

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How much radiation is produced by the Von Allen radiation belts that surround the earth?

2006-12-20 15:34:50 · 2 answers · asked by Karma Dr 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space

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The Van Allen belts are a magnetic field produced by the iron core of the earth. The radiation is from the sun. The magnetic field deflects this radiation away from the surface.

2006-12-20 15:39:29 · answer #1 · answered by nursesr4evr 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Wikipedia says an object in a satellite shielded by 3 mm of aluminum will receive about 2500 rem (25 Sv) per year.

2006-12-20 15:40:42 · answer #2 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋