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Rare Solar Radiation Storm Raises Aviation Radiation Concerns

Scientists analyzing a rare solar radiation storm last November, which gave a transatlantic flight a 43% radiation boost, report the most comprehensive atmospheric data yet and call for better-coordinated radiation monitoring for flight safety, according to research led by the University of Surrey.

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Oct 21, 10:10 AM gizmodo.com Last Year’s Monster Solar Storm Gave a Transatlantic Flight a 43% Radiation Boost
Oct 20, 6:00 PM phys.org Rare solar radiation storm gives scientists clearest picture yet of flight risks