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US DOE ARCHIVES
SUWJECT: Analysis of Biomedical Weapons Ef‘ects Rragram.326 US ATOMIC: ENERGY
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Captain H.H.Haight, USN
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T- accordance with the AFSWP letter to the Services and other
*rterested acencies, subject: "Analysis of Atomic Weapons =ffects Program”,
Gaied 2° iarch 1953, the inclosed information hes been prepared. This data,
relatin= to the current status of knowledge in the medical and personnel
effects of atomic weapons, is specifically directed toward operational
reouiremerts. Certain medical aspects, such as therapeutic problems, have
rot teen discussed es they are outside the scope of this study.
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The conclusions and recowsendations made in the study represent the
omnton of the APSWP. Fo elaboration is attempted. Definite statements are
made on which to “ase discussion at the conference scheduled for 10 September
1953 at Headquarters, AFSWP, Washington, D. C. Members of the Effects
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It is requested that the inclesures be reviewed so that these and
any vrovlems that may have ceen omitted cun be evaluated by the technical
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Definitely establishing a minimum requirement for additional
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BY COMMGID OF MACOR GINSPAL LUEDECKE:
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Biomedical Air Blast Injuries, Direct
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Thermal Effects on the Eye
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