Experiments on the Biological Actions of Neutrons Performed in the Former Soviet Union: A Historical Review

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Abstract:

Data on the research of neutron biological effects in the USSR, the organization of this research, and the main results are presented in this review. Particular attention is paid to data that are important for analysis of the underlying mechanisms of the biological effect of neutrons and their dissimilarity from mechanisms of photon effect. Particular emphasis has been placed on elaboration of new methods of recognition and prediction of neutron damage to an organism. Efficacy of chemical protection of an organism against neutron effect is established. These results supplemented essential knowledge on neutron effects by original data that are important for the theory and practice of neutron radiobiology and medicine.

Author(s):
Sverdlov, A. G. ; Grachev, A. G.
Author Organization(s):
ITT INDUSTRIES ASHBURN VA ADVANCED ENGINEERING AND SCIENCES DIV
Supplementary Note:
This work was sponsored by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency under RDT&E RMSS Code B R68D D K334 BD EB 25904D
Pagination:
0087

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DTRA-TR-06-22
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DTRA01-03-D-002
Task Number(s):
EB
Project Number(s):
BD
Monitor Series:
DTRA/FB
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*BIOLOGICAL AGENTS, *MEDICINE, *NEUTRONS, *HISTORY, USSR, DAMAGE, PHOTONS, RADIOBIOLOGY, RESPONSE(BIOLOGY), RECOGNITION, PROTECTION, PREDICTIONS, BIOLOGY, CHEMICALS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Humanities and History, Biochemistry, Medicine and Medical Research
Keyword(s):
*BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS, NEUTRON, DAMAGE, AND, REPAIR, RADIOPROTECTORS, 468D, DH2035
Report Date:
2006 Oct 01
Creation Date:
2007 Feb 21