OPERATION SUNBEAM, SHOT SMALL BOY. Project Officer's Report - Project 2.2, Measurement of Fast-Neutron Dose Rate as a Function of Time
Abstract
The dose rates of fast neutrons as a function of time were obtained. In view of the fact that the measurement of the neutron spectrum as a function of time was only an attempt and was instrumented very marginally, the objective of the experiment was achieved. However, because of the paucity of data points, the information was marginal and was obtained only because of multiple duplication at each station. The detectors worked well in all cases where they were not damaged by rough handling. The biggest drawback in the experiment was difficulty with electronic equipment, in particular with the amplifiers that had to be designed and built in the laboratory within a very limited time. The reliability of the recorded data was good, and it was concluded that effects other than radiation did not influence th sensor outputs.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1985
- Accession Number
- ADA995372
Entities
People
- Basil Markow
- I. A. Balton
- Stanley Kronenberg
Organizations
- United States Army Communications-Electronics Command