Prompt Radiation Protection Factors
Abstract
This report presents the methodology and the results of calculation of the prompt radiation protection factors for various building types. The transport of prompt radiation was performed using the three dimensional Monte-Carlo radiation transport code MCNP (Monte Carlo N-Particle) and the evaluation of the protection factors (ratio of dose in the open to dose in the building) is based on simulated data from the propagation of prompt gammas and neutrons emitted from low yield thermonuclear device. Scattered radiation and secondary particles produced in the atmosphere, ground, and building structures are also taken into account in the simulations. The dose used for investigation of the protection factors was absorbed soft tissue dose considered to be better associated with acute, deterministic radiation effects.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Feb 01, 2018
- Accession Number
- AD1050039
Entities
People
- Gabriel Ghita
Organizations
- Defense Threat Reduction Agency