Beta-ray and gamma-ray energy of residual contamination. Project 2. 4a (of) Operation Jangle

Technical Report · Tue Apr 01 04:00:00 EST 1952

OSTI ID:6920192

Tochilin, E; Howland, P R; Fitch, S H; Golden, R; Barrett, J T

By means of depth-dose measurements, obtained using photographic film packets, a study was made of the beta-ray energy and the ratio of beta-to-gamma ionization resulting from residual contamination following surface and underground shots of Operation Jangle. Measurements were also made of the residual gamma-ray energy. Gamma depth dose measurements were made in unit density material, and the gamma-ray spectrum of residual contamination was measured. A study was made on biological injury from particle inhalation. Data are included on external gamma dosage, mortality, and sacrifice times for sheep and dogs exposed during both surface and underground tests.

• Research Organization: Naval Radiological Defense Lab., San Francisco, CA (USA)
• OSTI ID: 6920192
• Report Number(s): WT-372
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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