A 'WATCH DIAL' SOURCE OF ILLUMINATION FOR NIGHT OPERATIONS.

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Abstract:

The report describes a simple, maintenance-free, and highly versatile source of illumination based on the familiar principle of the glowing watch dial. A nonhazardous radioactive substance mixed with a fluorescent material and encased in transparent material such as glass or plastic could be shaped and placed in almost any desired fashion. Appropriate, long-lived radioisotopes are available at reasonable cost. Specific applications are suggested for counterinsurgency operations in Vietnam. Author

Author(s):
Cohen, S. T.
Author Organization(s):
RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA
Pagination:
0013

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RM-5287-PR
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F44620-67-C-0045
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_8_Building Partnerships
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*NIGHT WARFARE, *LOW LIGHT LEVELS, VIETNAM, FEASIBILITY STUDIES, TACTICAL WARFARE, COUNTERINSURGENCY, RADIOACTIVE ISOTOPES, BETA DECAY, SAFETY, CLOSE SUPPORT, FLUORESCENCE, COMBAT SURVEILLANCE, INTENSITY, ENEMY PERSONNEL, DETECTION, ALPHA DECAY, STRONTIUM COMPOUNDS, COMPATIBILITY, CONFIGURATIONS, RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION, BREMSSTRAHLUNG, DOSAGE, SHIELDING, ILLUMINATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Unconventional Warfare, Radioactivity, Radioactive Wastes and Fission Products, Optics
Keyword(s):
NORTH VIETNAM, SOUTH VIETNAM, STRONTIUM 90, VIET CONG
Report Date:
1967 Apr 01