EVALUATION OF EYE HAZARDS FROM NUCLEAR DETONATIONS. 1. RETINAL BURNS AND FLASHBLINDNESS

Abstract

White light primate retinal burn thresholds are reported for both foveal and extramacular regions. Rabbit and primate retinal burn thresholds are reported for a ruby laser used in the normal, semi-Q-switched, and Q-switched modes. Human flashblindness recovery time data are given for various flash field sizes and various recovery targets. A new double light source system for producing simulated nuclear detonations is described. A mathematical model for the prediction of retinal temperatures is developed. Safe separation distance estimates are given at selected times for both 10 second recovery flashblindness and retinal burns for yields of .01 to 10,000 KT and burst heights to 50 KT high and low visibility atmospheres and pupil diameters of 3 and 7 mm are additional parameters. The retinal burn estimates are based on primate exposure data gathered during the previous eighteen months. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1969
Accession Number
AD0697425

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  • Charles E. Bryson
  • Norma D. Miller
  • Thomas J. White
  • William H. Bowie
  • William R. Bruce

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  • Advanced Electronics
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