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SCIENCE MISSION DIRECTORATE Results using data from the NASA Radiation Dosimetry Experiment (RaD-X) showcase some of the first spectral dose measurements of cosmic radiation at high altitudes in Earth’s stratosphere. These results were featured in a special December 2016 issue of the AGU Journal Space Weather. Right: Rad-X payload ascended into the stratosphere. Credit: NASA Seven different altitudes between 26,000-120,000 feet above Earth were sampled. High-energy (primary) particles can penetrate Earth’s magnetosphere and atmosphere, and if they collide with nitrogen and oxygen, can cause decay into different (secondary) particles. A concentrated layer of decaying radiation particles, known as the Pfotzer maximum, occurs at 60,000 feet due to the density of the atmosphere at this altitude. Left: Radiation dose rates were found to increase with altitude and latitude, and can vary from hour to hour. These rates were taken from Rad-X on 14 November 2012. Warmer colors indicate higher amounts of radiation. Credit: NASA/NIRAS Even though the total number of radiation particles reaches a maximum at 60,000 ft, analyzing the RaD-X data, scientists found a steady increase in the dose equivalent rate – a measurement of how cosmic radiation can harm biological tissue – with increased altitude. This was true at altitudes above the 60,000 ft level because the primary particles found in greater concentrations at higher altitudes have a much more damaging effect on tissue than the more numerous secondary particles found at lower altitudes. Scientists found that the there is a greater risk of cosmic radiation affecting life at high altitudes than previously thought. This data and analysis provides greater insight into how and where hazardous cosmic radiation forms in our near-Earth environment, which in turn help protect our astronauts and aviation industry crew and passengers at these altitudes. The Rad-X data helps us understand part of the picture but real-time monitoring using in-situ data from instrument payloads orbiting Earth’s upper atmosphere, is needed.