Arrays for Use at the Cobalt Irradiation Facility

Abstract

This report describes current arrays used to hold and position objects for irradiation in the AFRRT 60Co irradiation facility. The arrays are specifically designed for use with nonhuman primates, canines, ferrets, guinea pigs, rats, mice, spores, cells, and chemicals. Dosimetry characteristics, such as dose conversion factors and field uniformity, have been determined for each array.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1997
Accession Number
ADA330712

Entities

People

  • Christopher D. Pitcher
  • James C. Myska
  • John G. Broom
  • Ramesh C. Bhatt
  • Troy L. Adams

Organizations

  • Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Acquisition
  • Air Force
  • Biological Sciences
  • Biomedical Research
  • Cells
  • Charged Particles
  • Conversion
  • Dose Rate
  • Dosimetry
  • Electrons
  • Health
  • Health Services
  • Military Research
  • Radiation
  • Radiologic Health
  • Rodents

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Immunology
  • Integrated Circuit Design and Technology.
  • Toxicology/Environmental Toxicology