Radiological Defense. Volume 2. The Principles of Military Defense against Atomic Weapons.
Contributors: ARMED FORCES SPECIAL WEAPONS PROJECT WASHINGTON DC JOINT CROSSROADS COMMITTEE.
Publisher: Defense Technical Information Center
Published: 1951
Place of publication: Ft. Belvoir
Number of pages: 256
Subjects: Radiobiology.; Nuclear explosion testing.; Radiation hazards.; Safety.; Nuclear explosion damage.; Airburst.; Surface burst.; Subsurface.; Radiological warfare.; Radiation effects.; Protection.; Decontamination.; Military training.
Description: Partial contents: The atomic explosion; Characteristics of an airburst, subsurface and surface bursts; Radiological warfare; Effects of atomic explosions on structures and meteriel, and on personnel; Recognition, measurement and evaluation of radiation hazards; Protection of personnel; Decontamination; Emergency control measures; and Military organization and training for atomic defense.