Operational Procedureseasy#1040
Cosmic radiation exposure for airline crews is highest:
A
At low altitudes near the equator
B
When flying over oceans
C
During night flights
D
At high altitudes and high latitudes
CorrectExplanation
Cosmic radiation increases with altitude (less atmospheric shielding) and latitude (weaker geomagnetic shielding at the poles).
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