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CAPTAIN JAMES S. RUSSELL, U. 8. HN.
Military Applications Division
Atomic Energy Comission .
Roem 1446, 1901 Constitution ave., a Ww.
Washington, DG
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SUBJECT; Nuclear Radiation Measurements for Atomic Bosb Tests.
1.
In view of the importance of nuclear radiation, several studies
of their effects after atomic bomb detonation are desirable in order to
obtain information of both ailitary and scientific walue. Many messurenents
were made during earlier tests but dus to lack of time or inadequate knomledge
a number of factors were left undetermined. Sericus gaps exist in our
information on the effects of a Nagasaki type bomb detonation. Insofar as
possible these gaps should be filled in. Furthermore, many aeasurenents must
be made on any new type weapons in order to be able to correlate nuclear
radiation effects with weapon design.
2.
The inclosed suggestions are only preliminary and tentative and
wndoubtedly experts will be able to suggest additional measurements or
modifications which would be of extreme value. In most cases the projects
which have been listed could be carried out with relatively simple equipment
which is readily available.
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Complicated telemetering devices are, in most
cases, not necessary, however, many instruments will require heavy shielding
as protection against extraneous gamma radiation and heat.
MERBERT SCOVILLE, JR.
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