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Evaluation of Radioactive Fall-Out

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Roy D. Maxwell
Roger W. Paine, Jr.
Thomas E. Shea, dr.

Harold H. Mitchell
Edwin R. Ballinger

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Armed Forces Special Weapons Project

Washington, D. C.
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15 September 1955

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This report has had the classified information removed and has been republished in
unclassified form for public release. This work was performed by Kaman Tempo under
contract DNAQG1-79-C-0455 with the close cooperation of the Classification
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Radioactive Fal1-Out

Biological Hazards
Radioactive Debris

Physical Phenomena

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The purpose of this report is to assess the magnitude and extent of the hazard to
human life imposed by radioactive debris deposited in the human environment by large
numbers of nuclear weapons. Known physical facts, data from nuclear weapon test
experience, and pertinent theoretical considerations are utilized to evaluate the

extent of the hazard.

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