DEPOSITION AND RETENTION OF SIMULATED NEAR-IN FALLOUT BY FOOD CROPS AND LIVESTOCK.

Abstract

Simulated near-in fallout experiments have been conducted using batches of 88-175u and 175-350u sand labelled with the low energy gamma-ray emitter, 177Lu (6.7 day half-life). Targets of field releases were alfalfa, pasture grass, field corn and grazing cows. Initial retention was determined by comparison with disc impactors and retention was measured as a function of time. Controlled deposition experiments were performed in a test chamber on corn, barley, tomatoes, beans and carrot plants. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0695683

Entities

People

  • Arvin I. Lovaas
  • James E. Johnson

Organizations

  • Colorado State University

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anatomy
  • Animals
  • Biological Sciences
  • Cells (Biology)
  • Domestic Animals
  • Electromagnetic Radiation
  • Eukaryotes
  • Gamma Rays
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Livestock
  • Nuclear Radiation

Fields of Study

  • Agricultural and Food sciences

Readers

  • Aerosol Science/Aerosol Physics
  • Agricultural Chemistry/Soil Science
  • Aquatic Ecology