Radiological Agents Flashcards
NSTM 070
Nuclear Defense at Sea
Neutrons can cause…
Exterior hazards to the body
Alpha Particles cause…
Internal hazards to the body
Beta Particles cause…
Internal/External hazards to the body (burns)
Gamma Radiation
Electromagnetic
Internal/External hazards
X-Ray Radiation
Electromagnetic
MPE
Maximum Permissible Exposure
The CO sets/controls it
AN/PDQ-1
(RADIAC)
Tests for Beta/Gamma Rays
RADIAC
Radiation Detection Indication and Computation
What is the IM-143?
Self reading pocket dosimeter
Device used to measure amount of radiation absorbed
Roentgen
Unit of measure used in HIGH range RADIAC
What is the IM-270?
Dosimeter given to all hands worn on wrist or forearm and has a dynamic range of 10-1000 Rads. 5 Rad increments