PROTECTION AGAINST THE GAMMA RADIATION OF THE RADIOACTIVE FALL-OUT IN ATOMIC BOMB EXPLOSIONS

Journal Article · Wed Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1958 · Atompraxis (West Germany) Incorporated in Kerntechnik

OSTI ID:4275941

Rudloff, A

The present study is bansd on the information which has been revealed concerning the extent of contamination in the fall-out area of a 15 megaton hydrogen bomb (Bikini test, March 1, 1954). On the basis of these data the protection afforded by bunkers and house cellars against the gamma radiation of fall-out is estimated. In addition, the optimal length of stay in shelters is calculated, i.e., the time at which the shelter and the fall-out area must be abandoned if the radiation dose is to be kept at a minimum. The results obtained point out the necessity of decontaminating traffic routes in fallout areas. (auth)

• Research Organization: Originating Research Org. not identified
• NSA Number: NSA-13-007661
• OSTI ID: 4275941
• Journal Information: Atompraxis (West Germany) Incorporated in Kerntechnik, Journal Name: Atompraxis (West Germany) Incorporated in Kerntechnik Vol. Vol: 4; ISSN ATPXA
• Country of Publication: Country unknown/Code not available
• Language: German

Related Subjects

BUILDINGS
CONTAMINATION
DECONTAMINATION
FALLOUT
GAMMA RADIATION
HEALTH AND SAFETY
HYDROGEN
NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS
RADIATION DOSES
RADIATION PROTECTION
RADIOACTIVITY
SHELTERS