BOEING RADIATION EFFECTS LABORATORY.
Abstract
A model of the radiation effects laboratory has been built to help visualize operational problems and equipment placement. A photograph of the model provides a perspective of the external features of the building. A tower houses one of the major accelerators, a Dynamitron. The second major radiation source is an electron linear ac celerator (Linac). This machine is placed in the opposite end of the building from the Dynamitron. A view is given of the model with the roof and overhead shielding removed, showing certain major features of the laboratory. Because of possible settling of the building foundation over a period of years the accelerator and test areas are separated by a specially designed corridor from the control room and support laboratory area The laboratory building has an area of approxi mately 17,000 sq. ft. and will cost approximately $800,000. The accelerator selection and the building design were made on the basis of exist ing requirements for nuclear weapon and space radiation effects testing. However, the machine and building specifications were written so that many other applications could be served. This document discusses the major features of the laboratory and presents examples of some of the work to be accomplished. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 03, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0414033
Entities
Organizations
- Boeing