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1.3 Theory -------------------------------------------------1.3.1 Initial-Gamma Radiation --------------------------e- eee e eee
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2.2.2 Quartz-Fiber Dosimeters -------------+------------~--------2.2.3 Chemical Dosimeters --------------------------+---+-----eee
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2.2.5 Radiac Set AN/PDR-39 -----------------------------+------2.2.6 Quartz-Fiver Device (Rate Device) for Exposure
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CHAPTER 1
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1.3.4 Hydrodynamic Effect-------------------------------------- 12
CHAPTER 2
2.2.1 Photographic Dosimeter ------------------------------+----- 14
2.2.4 Radiac Detector DT-60/PD ------------------------------+--- 17
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2.2.7 Mechanical Drop Mechanism -----------------------~--------2.2.8 Station Layout, Utilization, and Construction ---------------------
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2.2.9 Co® Field Calibration ------------------------------------- 21
2.3 Data Requirements ------------------------------------------ 21
2.3.1 Initial Exposure Calibration - -------------------------------- 22
2.3.2 Residual-Exposure Calibration ------------------------------- 24
2.4 Support Facilities -------------------.-----------------+------ 28
CHAPTER 3 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION-----------~------------------- 29
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