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Title: A COMPENDIUM OF INFORMATION FOR USE IN CONTROLLING RADIATION EMERGENCIES INCLUDING LECTURE NOTES FROM A TRAINING SESSION AT IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO, FEBRUARY 12-14, 1958

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4132950· OSTI ID:4132950

A training course was held to familiarize members of radiological assistance teams from various parts of the U. S. with the origin and nature of situations that might, by the event of an unusual accident. release radioactive materials to a populated environment. The course consisted of a series of lectures and a tour of some of the radiation monitoring, source handling, and transportation facilities at NRTS. A summary of the lecture material is presented. (W.D.M.)

Research Organization:
Office of Health and Safety, AEC
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-14-025780
OSTI ID:
4132950
Report Number(s):
TID-8206(Rev.)
Resource Relation:
Other Information: Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-60
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English