Armored Vehicle Shielding against Radiation
Abstract
Nuclear weapons may be used at any time on the tactical battlefield. The ability to operate effectively in such an environment and to employ nuclear weapons with confidence requires a knowledge of the protection provided crew members by representative US and Soviet armor. An understanding of the operational advantages to be gained from shielding improvements is also important. This note will summarize the shielding which armored vehicles provide against residual nuclear radiation, initial nuclear radiation, and neutron induced radioactivity in the tank armor itself; and will highlight the payoffs associated with improving this shielding.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA112303
Entities
People
- Charles N. Davidson