Analysis of Radiation Exposure for Observers and Maneuver Troops. Exercise Desert Rock IV, Operation Tumbler-Snapper.

Abstract

The radiation doses to observers and maneuver units for Exercise Desert Rock IV are reconstructed for each applicable shot of Operation Tumbler-Snapper (1952). Residual radiation doses are calculated by using an automated procedure to couple scenarios for troop activities to the radiation environment. Uncertainties are determined for each parameter. Possible exposure to initial radiation and internal doses are also assessed. The calculated film badge equivalent doses range from 11 mrem (paratroop units, Shot charlie) to 370 mrem (maneuver troops, Shot Dog). Initial doses were negligible for all participants at all shots.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA171179

Entities

People

  • E. Ortlieb
  • J. Goetz
  • J. Klemm

Organizations

  • Leidos

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Army Personnel
  • Employment
  • Gamma Rays
  • Governments
  • Ground Zero
  • Health Services
  • Marine Corps
  • Military Operations
  • Military Personnel
  • Nuclear Energy
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Personnel Management
  • Photographic Dosimeters
  • Radiation
  • Surveys
  • Warfare

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.