The Application of the Radiological Defense Capabilities to Peacetime Radiological Incidents

Abstract

This study discusses the applicability of the nuclear attack components of the radiological defense (RADEF) system, including organizational structures, training, instrumentation, and subsystem capabilities to peacetime incidents and proposes some actions for addressing all radiological hazards with the RADEF System.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1984
Accession Number
ADA139740

Entities

People

  • K. S. Gant
  • M. V. Adler

Organizations

  • Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Civil Defense
  • Department Of Homeland Security
  • Detection
  • Disasters
  • Emergencies
  • Emergency Response
  • First Responders
  • Gamma Rays
  • Ionization Chambers
  • Measurement
  • Organizational Structure
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Hazards
  • Radioactive Materials
  • Standards
  • United States Government

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
  • Nuclear Civil Defense.