PROTECTION AGAINST FALLOUT RADIATION IN A SIMPLE STRUCTURE,

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Abstract:

A reinforced Butler building was exposed to fallout from Shots Diablo and Shasta, and the resulting dose rates and fallout deposition inside and outside the structure were measured with various instruments and techniques. Protection factors and roof and ground contributions to the total dose rates at points within the structure were determined from the measurements. Comparisons were made with the results of theoretical and other experimental studies. Information obtained from this experiment should be of value as basic experimental data for fallout protection work, although it is recommended that additional substantiative data be obtained under more controlled conditions. Author

Author(s):
Breslin, A. J. ; Loysen, P. ; Weinstein, M. S.
Author Organization(s):
HEALTH AND SAFETY LAB ATOMIC ENERGY COMMISSION NEW YORK
Supplementary Note:
Rept. on Operation Plumbbob, Nevada Test Site, May-Oct 57.
Annotation:
Protection against fallout radiation in a simple structure.
Pagination:
0055

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DASA-WT-1462
Project Number(s):
32 1
Monitor Series:
WT-1462
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*FALLOUT, SHIELDING), (*SHIELDING, FALLOUT), (*CIVIL DEFENSE, FALLOUT), SHELTERS, PROTECTIVE COVERINGS, STRUCTURES, GAMMA RAYS, DOSE RATE, RADIATION MEASURING INSTRUMENTS, HEALTH PHYSICS
Keyword(s):
PLUMBBOB OPERATION
Report Date:
1962 Apr 01