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- HASL Contributions to the Study of Fallout in Food Chains
- Report compiling data from previous HASL reports regarding the radioactive contamination of foods. Individual food items as well as total diets are analyzed.
- Carbon-14 Measurements in the Atmosphere - 1953 to 1964
- Report regarding a program that measured carbon-14 that was released into the atmosphere above the United States via nuclear testing.
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: December 1, 1964 - March 1, 1965
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: June 1, 1963 - September 1, 1963
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- Preselect Address Unit for the IBM 1620 Computer
- From Abstract: "A device is described which permits the user to stop an IBM 1620 Computer at any preselected instruction address to aid in program debugging. Computer timing considerations are discussed and a circuit description is provided."
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: September 1, 1963 - December 1, 1963
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- Energy Dependence Determinations in the 60-180 KeV Range with an X-Ray Machine of Varying Output
- Report covering a Victoreen Cavity Chamber which utilizes filtered beams from a 250 KVP, Ox 250 General Electric pulsating industrial X-ray machine. The facility, equipment, and procedure is described.
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: September 1, 1962 - December 1, 1962
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- Environmental Radiation Measurements in the Southeastern, Central and Western United States, 1962-1963
- Report describing the use of a 5" x 3" NaI(Tl) detector and a high pressure ionization chamber to obtain gamma ray spectra and total gamma dose rates at approximately 100 locations during the course of several survey trips in the southeastern, central, and western United States. Reasonably precise elements of the dose rates are made using the pulse height spectra and relatively simple methods of analysis. Total terrestrial dose rates as well as the partial dose rates from the uranium-238 series, thorium-232 series, potassium-40, zirconium-niobium-95, and rhodium-106 are tabulated for each location.
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: March 1, 1964 - June 1, 1964
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: March 1, 1965 - June 1, 1965
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- The HASL Bone Program 1961-1964
- Report documenting the measuring of strontium-90 levels contained in the bones of children and adults of various age brackets across the United States.
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: June 1, 1964 - September 1, 1964
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- Spectrometric Techniques for Measuring Environmental Gamma Radiation
- From Introduction: "We discuss in detail the equipment, calibration procedures, and techniques used to analyze the spectra, present evidence to substantiate the validity of the dose rate estimates, and examine several problems associated with field measurements, in particular the effects of radon migration from the soil, soil moisture, and fallout."
- Operational Safety Evaluation of Remote Reactor Plants
- From Introduction: "In this report, the authors describe in some detail their experiences and procedures in evaluating the PM-1 and PM-3A and discuss major malfunctions of these reactors and corrective actions taken."
- Determination of Energy Distribution of X-Ray Beams From a 250 KV Constant Potential Machine
- Report that describes experiments undertaken to determine the energy distribution of x-rays at the Health and Safety Laboratory following the installation of a 250 kV x-ray machine.
- The HASL Surface Air Sampling Program Summary Report For 1963
- Report that summarizes the first year of the Surface Air Sampling Program, including the results of analyzing 1,700 air filter samples and 400 precipitation samples.
- The Boundary Effect on Gamma-Ray Transport From a Point Source
- Report measuring the density interface effect on gamma-ray intensities resulting from a point source. Results suggested a phenomenological representation to describe the behavior.
- A Procedure to Determine the Relative Extent of Reactor Fission Product Releases Under Various Meteorological Conditions
- From Abstract and Introduction: "A procedure for the application of these programs and graphs to the review and evaluation of reactor safety problems is presented. The purpose of this work is to present of the subsequent meteorological considerations suitable for review and analysis using a small digital computer."
- Strontium Program: Quarterly Summary Report, January 1, 1960
- From Abstract: "This report is one of the a sequence of quarterly reports, each designed to up-date its predecessor beginning with HASL-42, "Environmental Contamination from Weapon Tests." Herein are presented data accrued since HASL-69. Plutonium-239 and cesium-137 levels in human tissue and other biological materials are also presented."
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: December 1, 1959 - March 1, 1960
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: March 1, 1960 - June 1, 1960
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- Summary of Available Data on the Strontium 90 Content of Foods and of Total Diets in the United States
- From Present Programs: "There has been a gradual expansion of the Sr^90 food analysis program to include vegetable foods and finally entire diets. In some cases the analyses have also been extended to other nuclides but these data are so limited that they will not be emphasized in this report. It is expected that considerable data on Ra^226 and other naturally occurring radionuclides will be generated in coming year."
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: June 1, 1960 - September 1, 1960
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- Summary of Gummed Film Results Through December, 1959
- From Abstract: "The data for gummed film fallout measurements through December 1959 are reported. The bulk of the report consists of summary tables for each gummed film station listing the monthly estimates of strontium 90 deposition and infinity gamma dose."
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: March 1, 1961 - June 1, 1961
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: June 1, 1961 - September 1, 1961
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: September 1, 1960 - December 1, 1960
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: December 1, 1960 - March 1, 1961
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- Preliminary Data on Fallout From the Fall 1961 USSR Test Series: Staff Report
- From introduction: "Following the USSR announcement of its intention to resume testing, arrangements were made for the three stations collecting individual rainfall samples to begin analyses for short-lived nuclides. Some of the data are now available and are reported here." From Data: "The available data, including samples for Houston, Texas and Louisville, Kentucky are given in the tables at the end of this report."
- Effective Multiplication Factors for Bare Cylinders
- Report issued by the Atomic Energy Commission over computer-aided calculations for effective multiplication factors in cylinders. The methods, and applications of the calculations are discussed. This report includes tables, and illustrations.
- A Computer Program for Calculating Neutron Interaction Between Cylindrical Storage Containers
- Report containing a computerized means to calculate the neutron interaction between fissionable material contained in cylinders up to an array size of 20 x 20 units.
- The Attenuation of Natural Environmental Radiation by an Automobile
- Report presenting a large number of measurements of natural environmental radiation in various parts of the United States using a 20-liter air filled polyethylene-walled ionization chamber at atmospheric pressure. The ionization current was measured with a vibrating reed electrometer connected as a continuously reading voltmeter driving a pen recorder" (p. 1).
- Ionization Chambers for Environmental Radiation Measurements
- From Introduction: "In this report, a detailed description will be given of each of the ionization chambers used, including in each case a discussion of the methods of calibration and of techniques utilized in inferring dose readings."
- Preparation of Etched Circuits for Laboratory Use
- From Introduction: "The method developed at the Health and Safety Laboratory for producing etched circuits for use in research and development is described in this report in detail."
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: September 1, 1961 - December 1, 1961
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- The Effect of Noise on Pulse Height Resolution
- Report wherein "[a] statistical study of base line fluctuations is used to relate noise measurements with the resolution spread of a pulse height analysis system. The resolution is inversely proportional to the signal-to-noise ratio. The proportionality constant is derived on the basis of a normal amplitude distribution for noise. A review of noise measuring techniques is given and adapted for use with electronic voltmeters. The form factors required to interpret meter readings in terms of the RMS value of noise are described" (p. 1).
- Survey of Fallout Operations
- From Abstract: "The Laboratory has made a survey of fallout operations in the various countries of the world. The source of information has largely been the reports submitted to UNSCEAR forwarding data for their consideration. The abstracts are given in order of type of operation as shown in the table of contents."
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: June 1, 1962 - September 1, 1962
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: December 1, 1961 - March 1, 1962
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: March 1, 1962 - June 1, 1962
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- Determination of Cerium-144 in Vegetation and Soil
- Report issued by the Atomic Energy Commission over studies conducted on the determination of cerium-144 in vegetation and soil. Materials and methods used in the determination are discussed. This report includes tables, and an illustration.
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: December 1, 1963 - March 1, 1964
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: March 1, 1963 - June 1, 1963
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- Aerosol Penetration Through 9 Mil HV-70 Filter Paper With and Without Pinholes
- Report studying the differences in the penetrative abilities of "two polydispersed dioctylphthalate aerosols of different particle size distribution through 9 mil HV-70 type filter paper with and without pinholes" (p. iii).
- Determination of Beryllium in Urine by Ion Exchange Separation and Fluorimetric Measurement
- Report containing a method for the determination of beryllium in urine samples. Contains the necessary materials, apparatus, and reagents, as well as the procedure and its results.
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: December 1, 1962 - March 1, 1963
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- Flight Data and Results of Radiochemical Analyses of Filter Samples Collected During 1961 and 1962
- Report containing "flight data and (...) results of radiochemical analyses of stratospheric and tropospheric air filter samples collected during Project Star Dust. This report contains data for samples collected during June 1961 to December 1962, the first year and a half of the project" (p. 2).
- Health and Safety Laboratory Fallout Program Quarterly Summary Report: September 1, 1964 - December 1, 1964
- Report that summarizes multiple laboratories' reports on global fallout deposition. Reports include data on Strontium-90 deposition recorded by the Health and Safety Laboratory, data from other laboratories, related interpretive reports, and recent publications related to fallout.
- Determining the "State of Charge" of Nickel-Cadmium Batteries by Farad Capacitance Measurements
- From abstract: "A rapid simple method has been developed for determining state of charge of the widely used nickel-cadium rechargeable battery. The method described is based on the experimentally verified relationship between farad capacitance and state of charge."