Operational Proceduresmedium#1070
Solar particle events can significantly increase radiation exposure at:
A
Low altitudes only
B
Equatorial routes only
C
High altitudes and polar routes
CorrectD
All altitudes equally
Explanation
Solar particle events (solar flares/CMEs) can dramatically increase radiation at high altitudes and polar routes, where geomagnetic shielding is weakest.
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