Analysis of Radiation Exposure for Naval Personnel at Operation SANDSTONE.
Abstract
Radiation environments are reconstructed for Task Group 7.3 ships and the residence islands of Enewetak and Kwajalein Atolls resulting from the three nuclear detonations comprising Operation SANDSTONE (April-May 1948). Secondary (late-time) fallout was the source of virtually all of the radio-active contamination on the ships and islands, most of which resulted from Shots X-RAY and YOKE. Fallout from Shot ZEBRA was minimal. From the reconstructed free-field radiological environments, an equivalent personnel film badge dose is calculated and compared to actual dosimetry data obtained during the operation. Calculated doses and dosimetry are consistent, although most of the calculated and film badge doses are below film badge threshold.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 15, 1983
- Accession Number
- ADA152188
Entities
People
- Christoph Thomas
- J. Goetz
- J. Klemm
- J. Stuart
Organizations
- Leidos