THE STATEMENT OF DR. W.F. LIBBY BEFORE SPECIAL SUBCOMMITTEE ON RADIATION, JOINT COMMITTEE ON ATOMIC ENERGY PUBLIC HEARINGS ON THE BIOLOGICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS OF NUCLEAR WAR
The effects of radiological warfare on populations are reviewed. It is pointed out that for radiological defense to succeed, it is necessary ftor people to learn about fall-out and about the effects of nuclear radiation on people, animals, plants, food, and water. In the event of radiological warfare, survival and recovery actions will depend on public knowledge. People must be taught what to do to keep from being killed or injured during radiological warfare. It is the responsibility of the government to encourage technological developments which will improve the effectiveness of defense preparations. A fall-out shelter is essential for a high degree of protection for each family. The shielding afforded by conventional residences is discussed. The design and construction of family and group shelters are described. The need for radiological warning systems is discussed, and two warning systems for individual or family use are described. (C.H.)
- Research Organization:
- Atomic Energy Commission, Washington, D.C.
- NSA Number:
- NSA-13-018004
- OSTI ID:
- 4241309
- Report Number(s):
- TID-5560
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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