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| Galactic Cosmic Rays |
neutrons, 0.01mSv protons, 0.01mSv muons (from secondary showers) 0.20mSv |
| Solar Cosmic Rays | negligible at the Earth's surface |
| Solar Electromagnetic Waves | negligible at the Earth's surface |
| Industrial Sources of Radiation | negligible |
| Natural Sources of Radiation |
1 complete set of dental X-rays 0.05mSv soil gamma rays 0.61mSv soil beta 0.22mSv radon(air) beta 0.2mSv radon (air) alpha 0.01mSv |
| Radiation from Telecommunications | negligible |
| Total | 1.31mSv |
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Recommended maximum for the public from all sources. (National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements) |
5.0mSv |