GE age Wn eee ee a 89 UG4. OWI D whe ' ase RADIOACTIVi AEROSCLS. (1956) (In Russian). Uspekhi Lhinid 25, We29—65 Tabulations are given presenting various published datu on safe atrnospheric concentrations of various radioactive and non-radioactive aerosols. tethods of determination of active aerosol concentrations and dispersion as well as the technical applica- tions of “labeled” aerosols are discussed. The effect of atomic explosions are analyzed 29gnst sider= ing the "nominal™ utomic bonb bused on Ue 3 equivalent to 20,000 tons of TNT. 56. Pace, F. C. . EFFECTS OF ATOHIC Bul.B RADIATIONS ON HUMAN FOOD. 19 ° ° 47, 113-141 The increase in energy release of atonic weapons has increased the hazard of atomic radiation to food. Products of atomic explosions are probably similar regardless of size Of the energy released, blast energy accounts for one-half, heat flash for one-third, initial nuclear radiation for one- twentieth, and residul radiation (potential fallout) about one-tenth. Radioactive elements may enter man by inhalation, by open wounds, or by ingestion of contaminated food. Food can become contaminated by direct fallout on unprotected food or through metabolic assimilation by plants or animals. Duste- proof containers and undamaged car.s provide protection from the first hazard. Cans, etc., should be washed before opening. Other food could be cleaned and used if subsequent monitoring indicated that the fallout material had been removed. 57. Patterson, R. L.3 and Blifford, I. HK. 58. Finke, AT!.OSPHERIC CARBUN-14. goicnce 126, 26-28 (1957). i ’ FPISOLONADLE i.AloRIAL IN wear: Bul] ti of the Atomic scientists 13, 177-8 (1957). 59. Foling, Janes BOIr.B-DUST ABLATION . no. 5, 71, i 172, 174, 179, urd lee-3 “ (15