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Gamma Radiation Exposure.
One of the most imoortant projects under the cogniz#nceof. Task Group
7.6 was the measurement of gamma radiation in the open and in shielded
positions.
The only feasible method of making these measurements on a
large scale was by means of film badges.
These had been used with con~
siderable success at Bikini by Ga. but it was realized that
the badge in use at that time was not completely satisfactory since. cer-
tain gaps in the range of dosage covered existed. “QMmr was consulted on the gamma radiation measurements early in November and it was
agreed to request Eastman Kodak to fumish information. *n emulsion which
might cover the desired range satisfactorily.
The AEC which was handl-
ing the procurement of this mterial was requested to obtain this information from Kodak in order that procurement could be initiated as
rapidly as possible.
Finally in December the desired information was
obtained on the emulsions which might be used and an order for four
thousandbadges was Inftiated. At this time:@MMMME was requested by
the AFSWP to carry out the development of the film badges used durin#..:
the operation and a transfer of funds to the Bureau of Standards was
arranged.
On December 15 the AFSWP was informed by Major Sui that
Kodak was having difficulty in producing the films and a meeting was
arranged in Rochester at which QI: See, Qe, 1+.
Col. Sg, 2nd SE aiscusse¥the problem with representatives of the University of Rochester and Eastman Kodak.
A complete des-
cription of the films desired was given Kolak at that time and delivery
was promised shortly on the initial part of this order with complete
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