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Title: Radiological defense. Volume 2. The principles of military defense against atomic weapons

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:6991998

Partial contents include: The atomic explosion; Characteristics of an airburst, subsurface and surface bursts; Radiological warfare; Effects of atomic explosions on structures and material, and on personnel; Recognition, measurement and evaluation of radiation hazards; Protection of personnel; Decontamination; Emergency control measures; and Military organization and training for atomic defense.

Research Organization:
Armed Forces Special Weapons Project, Washington, DC (USA). Joint Crossroads Committee
OSTI ID:
6991998
Report Number(s):
AD-A-995333/2/XAB; AFSWP-50-VOL-2
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English