Determination of the Water Value of a Snow Cover With Radioactive Substances

Abstract

The concept of the water value is defined and the determination of the water value with the conventional snow gauge explained. On the basis of a schematic diagram the mode of operation of the radiation sound and the arrangement of an experimental apparatus are described. Then the calibration and testing of the experimental apparatus is recounted and a criticism is offered of the testing procedure, of the method of measurement, and of the experimental apparatus. The article closes with a general reference to the handling of radioactive materials and the precautionary measures necessary in working with them.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0874911

Entities

People

  • Viktor Fischmeister

Organizations

  • Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Autonomy
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Communication Systems
  • Cosmic Rays
  • Equations
  • Frequency
  • Gamma Rays
  • Line Of Sight
  • Measurement
  • Measuring Instruments
  • Nuclear Physics
  • Nuclear Physics Laboratories
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Radiation
  • Radio Communications
  • Snow Cover
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Methods

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