ro,.et 2 = NUCLEAREFFECTS
Program Director = GA
/ A. Martell, LtCol, USA
RADIATION
DOSIMETRY
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Project Officer - R. H. Dempsey
Objective
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To measure the gamma radiation exposure at various.
.xwations following a nuclear detonation.
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iwmirum cannisters mounted on 2-inch aluminum stakes.
The de-
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The beach stations were set so thet the detectors
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Both detecting systems
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