A SIMPLE METHOD FOR CALCULATION OF GAMMA-RAY SHIELDING PROPERTIES OF SHELTER ENTRANCEWAYS

Abstract

An empirical equation is described for calculating the attenuation factor for gamma radiation within a ducted entranceway into a shelter. Some sample problems are worked, and a discussion is given of the accuracy of the formula.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 26, 1964
Accession Number
AD0451688

Entities

People

  • Charles M. Huddleston

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Accuracy
  • Attenuation
  • California
  • Civil Engineering
  • Classification
  • Contractors
  • Contracts
  • Dose Rate
  • Engineering
  • Equations
  • Gamma Rays
  • Radiation
  • Right Angles
  • Security
  • Shielding

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electromagnetic Wave Scattering and Antenna Radiation Engineering
  • Nuclear Civil Defense.
  • Solar Physics