Current Strategies of the Aviation Industry in Preventing the Exposure to Cosmic Radiation

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      author = {Henry Jones G. Amparo, Dr. Froilan B. Balucio D. AeM.},
      title = {Current Strategies of the Aviation Industry in Preventing the Exposure to Cosmic Radiation},
      journal = {Iconic Research And Engineering Journals},
      year = {2023},
      volume = {7},
      number = {1},
      pages = {105-117},
      issn = {2456-8880},
      url = {https://www.irejournals.com/formatedpaper/1704840.pdf},
      abstract = {It is feasible that passengers aboard airplane could occasionally be exposed to the sun's ionizing radiation	because the sun has the ability to emit ionizing radiation. The specific variety of ionizing radiation that is produced in extraterrestrial environments is referred to as "cosmic ionizing radiation.?  When an airplane travels to higher altitudes, everyone on board, including the crew and passengers, is exposed to a greater quantity of cosmic radiation. The findings of this study offered improved methods for reducing the likelihood that passengers and flight crew may be exposed to cosmic radiation.  It determined the level of perception held by the passengers as well as the level of satisfaction they held.  Additionally, the strong association that exists between the degrees of perception and satisfaction was found to be identified by this research. In conclusion, the research came up with some improved strategies that were formulated based on the findings and implications of the study.  A combined total of one hundred participants, including both passengers and crew members, took part in the investigation of the study using a mixed method of research. In addition to that, the data collection utilized the method of convenience sampling. As a consequence of this, there is a strong positive relationship, which is very significant, between the amount of satisfaction and the level of perception of the participants.  It is anticipated that there would be a required amount of radiation that a person has to be exposed to as part of an enhanced strategy. For example, in the case of the aircraft company, the level of radiation rises as altitude increases. As a passenger, the possibility of being exposed is very low.},
      month = {July},
  }