X-Ray Fluence and Transmission and Prompt Radiation Fluence or Dose
Abstract
This report is to validate and evaluate a Horizons Technology Inc. (HTI) TI-59 program written to calculate the free field x-ray fluence from a nuclear burst. In addition to this validation of an existing program, programs were written to compute mass integral and prompt radiation effects. X-ray transmission is calculated using a build-up factor method and is compared to results from the HTI program. Results are compared for black-body temperatures of 0.1, 1.0, and 10.0 keV and mass integrals from 0.000001 to 10.0gm/sq.cm. The results compare well with a maximum error of approximately 21%. HTI's program has a minor problem as the transmission factor approaches zero so a TI-59 program is provided for use in that regime. A quick FORTRAN program is provided to calculate the fluence reaching a receiver. TI-59 and FORTRAN programs are given to calculate the mass penetrated and prompt radiation fluence or dose.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA100804
Entities
People
- Donald E. Jones
Organizations
- Air Force Institute of Technology