MEASUREMENT OF GAMMA-RAY ATTENUATION IN A FULL-SIZE SHELTER.

Abstract

Dose rate attenuation factors for Co-60 radiation were measured along the entranceway of the 100-man shelter at the U. S. Construction Battalion Center, Port Hueneme, California. These dose rates were compared with those calculated by a computer code and found to be within a factor of two agreement. An attempt was also made to measure the protection factor of the entire shelter proper. It was determined that the protection factor is about 200,000. Since the protection factor near the outlet of the entranceway is about 40,000, radiation streaming through the entranceway is seen to be important. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1967
Accession Number
AD0818197

Entities

People

  • James M. Chapman

Organizations

  • Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Agreements
  • Attenuation
  • California
  • Computers
  • Construction
  • Dose Rate
  • Gamma Rays
  • Measurement
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Effects

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Coastal and Marine Engineering/Sediment Transport/Hydraulic Engineering
  • Solar Physics
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