Verification and Validation Report for the Radiation Protection Factor Methodology using Monte-Carlo n-Particle Code, version 6

Abstract

This report establishes the foundation for current and future Radiation Protection Factor (RPF) research using Monte-Carlo n-Particle Code v6 (MCNP6) within the Department of Defense (DoD). Specifically, this document provides the background, justification, and conclusions supporting the RPF-determination methodology established and employed by the Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2018
Accession Number
AD1061668

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  • Andrew W. Decker

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  • Accuracy
  • Armored Vehicles
  • Computational Science
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  • Department Of Defense
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Experimental Data
  • Gamma Decay
  • Gamma Ray Spectra
  • Gamma Rays
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  • Military Vehicles
  • Neutron Flux
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  • Radiation
  • Radiation Effects
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