HERMES Outdoor Shot Series 10268-313: Data Analysis as a Model for Output Voltage and Current Estimates for HERMES Shots; a User Perspective

Technical Report · Wed Aug 01 04:00:00 EDT 2018

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/1463957· OSTI ID:1463957

Renk, Timothy Jerome ^[1]

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1. Sandia National Lab. (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)

The primary subject of this Report is the description and characterization of results (voltages, currents, radiation dose and dose-rates) from the HERMES accelerator operated in the Outdoor Mode. The shots described range from 10266 – 10313, and were taken in late 2016. In the course of determining the most accurate estimates of voltage and current, a prescriptive procedure is developed to process the raw data posted to the HERMES database. The current estimates are tied to voltage determination using the MITL theory of Mendel, as modified by Schumer and Ottinger. The converter currents are accurately recorded due to newly calibrated monitors at the converter location. Additional historical information about the development of the HERMES current monitor set is included to enhance the archival value of this Report. The evolution of the TLD faceplate profile from non-peaked center to center-peaked is discussed, with hypotheses as to the cause. The prescriptive procedure discussed herein is accurate as of the day of printing. Should the prescription be modified and updated, this Report would also need updating.

• Research Organization: Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC04-94AL85000; NA0003525
• OSTI ID: 1463957
• Report Number(s): SAND--2018-8608; 666769
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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