~6for centainnent-designed detonations it is the practice to assume that f' = °C.
Thus, if metcorological conditions and radioactive cloud dimensions were
identical for thé analog and new events the predicted exposure rates would
simply be proportional to fission yield.

<A discussion of the subjective

estimation of the vertical cloud dimension (n') and a detailed description

of the mechanics for obtaining values of (V') and (6') are given in
reference 5.

The initial result of the ecaling process ‘is the predicted H+] hour gamma
exoosure rate levels as a functionof downwind distance along the fallout
hotline.

To obtain exposures, an appropriate radioactivity decay rate is

applied to'the H+l hour exposure rates.

If significant quantities of

eee

induced activities are involved, their potential effect on the gross gamma

decay rate must be considered.
Estimates are also made of the inmersion exposure occurring during cloud
passage along the fallout hotline.

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These estimates are made on the basis

of the relative contribution to centerline exposure from cloud passage
and fallout observed with the analog event.

It is assumed that the

relative contributions as a function of downwind distance for the new event
will be similar to those of the analog event..

Dose rate profiles from the

routinely applied analog have been examined and current practice

is to assume an infinite fallout to cloud passage centerline exposure ratio
of 2:1.

The exposure during cloud passage includes contributions from

both the airborne debris and the debris deposited during cloud passace.
This provides an estimate, for example » of the exposure which could be

avoided by evacuation prior to cloud passage.

This ratio would, of course,

be altered if the new event decay rate were significantly different from that

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