RADIOACTIVE PARTICLE STUDIES INSIDE AN AIRCRAFT
Abstract
The objective of Project 2.1 was to determine the physical nature and concentration of atomic bomb cloud particulate matter entering an aircraft through the cabin pressurization system. In addition, thispoject was to evaluate the inhalation hazard to which aircraft crew personnel would be exposed on passing through an atomic bomb cloud and to compare the inhalation hazard to the external radiation hazard. The sample for the cascade impactor was obtained from the pressurization system in the interior of the drone F-80 aircraft through the standpipe at the right of the pilot's seat. Three cascade impactor samples were collected in the clouds from two air bursts, at 2 to 7 minutes after dtonation. Particles collected ranged in average size from less than 0.1 micron up to 4.2 microns. Over 95% of the activity was associated with particles less than 0.2 micron in diameter. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 1956
- Accession Number
- AD0357979
Entities
People
- Johnm. Roady
- Nicholas S. Capasso
- William M. Home