Takahashi A, Ohnishi T
Department of Biology, Nara Medical University, Kashihara, Nara 634-8521, Japan.
Biol Sci Space. 2001 Oct;15(3):167-71. doi: 10.2187/bss.15.167.
In microgravity, astronauts were constantly exposed to space radiation containing various kinds of radiation with a low-dose rate during long-term stays in space. It is very difficult to define the relative biological effectiveness (RBE) of space radiation under microgravity. In order to understand correct the RBE of space radiation, therefore, utilization of Centrifuge Facility is desired as a control experiment at orbit for removing other factors such as microgravity except space radiation. Here, we summarized the importance of Centrifuge Facility in the study of biological effect of space radiation.
