V.

CONCLUSIONS

The energy spectra and angular exposure rate distributions
for fallout sources differ considerably from those for the
natural emitters because of the different source depth
distributions.
The magnitude of this difference depends on
the exact depth distribution of the fallout emitters.
The
computations in this report indicate that both distributions
also vary with detector height, emphasizing the necessity of
carefully calibrating detectors used for measuring gamma
radiation in the field.
The calculated exposure rates, differential energy
Spectra, and angular exposure rates can be used for inter-

preting and analyzing the results of land and aerial surveys

over extensively contaminated areas as well as for predicting
‘the results of such surveys for a known level of contamination.
In certain instances experimental data taken at high altitudes
can be used to infer information about the radiation field
near the interface.
This can be done by utilizing the
curves given in this report, taking into account the source
spectrum and depth distribution of the isotopes contributing
to the field.

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