2007-06-14 02:52:38 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Astronomy & Space
The Van Allen Belt. Organisms are safe.
2007-06-17 07:12:54 · answer #1 · answered by johnandeileen2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Van Allen radiation belts trap electrons and protons, most of which are energetic enough to be considered "radioactive" (i.e. electrons as Beta particles).
Passing through these "belts" of charged particles can cause damage due to the effects of those particles. This applies to both unmanned satellites as well as manned missions.
Satellites orbiting inside the Van Allen belts (mostly Global Positioning Satellites) must be designed to withstand the dose of radiation received.
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2007-06-14 03:08:05 · answer #2 · answered by tlbs101 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your probably thinking of the Van Allen radiation belt, and below is a short on the subject.
2007-06-14 03:00:58 · answer #3 · answered by mike453683 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is the Van Allen Belt, but it is not radioactive, it is magnetic, and it helps block radiation from reaching the surface.
2007-06-14 03:01:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋