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LIST OF MILITARY AND CIVIL DEFENSE

RADIAC DEVICES

1969

AUGUST 1969

"Each transmittal of this report outside the agencies of the U. S. Government must have prior approval of the Director, Defense Atomic Support Agency, Washington, D. C. 20305."

Prepared by Research and Development Liaison Directorate Field Command, Defense Atomic Support Agency Sandia Base, New Mexico 87l15

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ABSTRACT

A compilation of radiac dwices currently available to the

Department of Defense is presented. The list is separated into

rate meters, dosimeters, miscellaneous radiac equipment for

calibration and special purposes, and major research and devel-

opment items. Each item includes nomenclature. classification,

federal stock number, cost, sponsoring agency and a description

of the item.

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Letter of Promulgation

This "List of Military and Civil Defense Radiac Devices" is a

compilation of information on radisc devices currently available to

the Department of Defense. Information on major research and

development items currently under investigation i s also included.

The radiac information included herein has been furnished

by the agencies sponsoring the various devices. It is intended for

use a s a convenient reference document for agencies associared

with radiac developments.

[ Brigadier (isnorel, USAP Deputy Mrector (Ops & Admin)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A - RATE METERS

A-1 Low Range Survey Meters A-2 High Range Survey Meters A-3 Alpha Detectors A-4 Neutron Detectors A-5 Special Purpose Rate Meters A-6 Training Devices

SECTION B - DOSIMETERS

8-1 Self Indicat ing Dosimeters B-2 Non-Self Indicat ing Dosimeters B-3 Alarm Type Dosimeters 8-4 Chargers and Readers

SECTION C - MISCELLANEOUS RADIAC EQUIPMENT

C-1 Cal ibrat ion Sources C-2 Special Purpose Equipment

SECTION D - RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ITEMS

E-1 Survey Meters D-2 Dosimetry D-3 Special Purpose Meters D-4 Miscellaneous

SECTION E - SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

E-1 Defini t ion of Usage Class i f ica t ion E-2 Organizational Abbreviations

SECTION F - INDFX

DISTRIBUTION LIST

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LIST OF MILITARY AN0 CIVIL DEFENSE RADIAC DEVICES

SECTION A

RATE METERS

ITEM USAGE APPROXIMATE SPONSORIN NO NOMENCLATLIRE CLASSIFICATION FEDERAL STOCK NO UNIT COST AGENCY

Sub Section A-1:

1. AN/F'DR-27 (D) Obsolescent 226665-28+1005 $147.75 NAVELEX

Low Range Survey Meters

(E) Obsolescent 226665-611-0442 (F) Obsolescent 226665-641-0228 (G) Obsolescent 226665-599-7799 (H) Obsolescent 226665-509-6280 (J) Standard 226665-543-1435

(P) Standard 226665-975-7222 (Q) Standard 226665-017-8903 (R) Standard 226665-961-0646

(L) Limited Std. 226665-m-3456

DESCRIPTION: One GM counter has a t h i n mica end window and is housed i n t h e probe. 0-0.5 and 0-5 mr/hr. probe. Second GM tube i n r a d i a c m t e r housing f o r 0-50 and 0-500 mr/hr. AN/PDR-27 (J), (L), (P), (Q), and (R) both GM counters are mounted i n t h e probe assembly and powered from 6 type JAN-BA-30, 1% v o l t commercial "D" c e l l s . Size and Weight: AN/PDR-27 ( D ) , (E) , and (G)- 5p x lop x 8", 10 l b s ; AN/PDR-27 (F), ( H ) , (J), (L), (P), (Q), and (R)-approximately 5 p x 8" x 8", 8 lb s . By G. E. , Admiral , Hoffman, Nems-Clarke, Chatham, Specialty Engineering Northeastern Engineering, Watson Electronics, I n d u s t r i a l Electronics Hardware Corporation, Electro-Neutronics, Multi tronics.

Beta-Gam Survey Meter employing halogen f i l l e d GM counters.

Beta capab i l i t y by removing metal sh ie ld f r o m end of Range

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2. AN/PDR-66 Standard 226665-226-5392 $470.00 NAVELEX

DESCRIPTION: Beta-Gam Survey Meter similar t o t h e AN/PDR-27 ( ) except t h a t t h e high range has been changed t o 1000 mr/hr f u l l s c a l e and a d i r e c t i o n a l probe has been added as an accessory. Used f o r 1ocati-g "hot spots" o f radioactive material. By: General Electric Corporation and Portsmouth Naval Ship- yard:

3. CD V-700 Standard None $19.25 OCD

DESCRIPTION: A GM probe type beta-gamma discriminating survey instrument for monitoring personnel, food and water, follow-up monitoring o f a reas f o r human habi ta t ion and food production, t r a in ing . By: Anton, Victoreen, Electrc-Neutronics, Inc., and Lionel.

Ranges: 0-0.5, 0-5, and 0-50 mr/hr.

Sub Section A-2: High Range Survey Meters

4. AN/PDR-39 Alternate Std. F6665-530-3076 $90.00 AMC (A)Alternate Std. F6665-530-3076

DESCRIRTION: Ionizat ion Chamber Survey Meter. Five range sca les : 0-5, 0-50, 0-500, 0-5000, and 0-50,000 mr/hr, gama only. The AN/PDR-39(A) has improved component askinbly 'and construction. Weight: lo? x 65411 x 8"; 11 lbs . By: Tracerlab, Taffet, and El t ronics .

Includes i n t e r n a l check source. Size and

5. AN/PDR-43 Limited Std. 226665-580-9646 $175.52 NAVELEX (A) L i m i t e d Std. 226665-690-5279 (e) Standard 226665-474-4186 (C) Standard 226665-560-7241 (D) Standard 226665-738-5a67

DESCRIPTION: Meter w i t h t r ans i s to r i zed power supply. capabi l i ty . Ranges: 0-5, 0-50, and 0-500 r/hr. U t i l i ze s scale changing meter.* Powered from two JAN-Fn-SO, 1% v o l t , commercial "D" c e l l s . Approximately 8" x 4" x 31511; 49 l b s . Neutronics.

radiacmeter housing. meter housing control led by knob on top panel.

Miniature pulsed, halogen f i l l e d , GM type , Beta-Gamma Survey Mica end window has be ta de tec t ion

Size and Weight: By: Electronic Products and Electro

AN/PDR-43 and 43(A)-Chec~ source i n ex te rna l ro tab le d i sc on bottom o f AN/PDR-43 (a ) , (C), and (D)-Check source in s ide o f radic-

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6. AN/PDR-45 Limited Std . 226665-558-0246 $390 .OO NAVELEX (A) Standard 226665-618-0117 (B) Standard 226665-023-182Q (C) Standard 226665-903-9080 (D) Standard 226665-949-3295

DESCRIPTION: Survey Meter f o r use aboard Nuclear Powered Ships. radiat ion. Probe houses GM counter and is connected t o t h e radiacmeter w i t h a semi-flexible cable 40" long. Range 0.5-500 r /hr . Uses t r ans i s to r i zed power supply. Size and Weight: (B), (C), and (D) a r e e l e c t r i c a l l y and mechanically interchangeable. By: Electronic Products and Gulf Aero Space.

7. AN/PDR-63/PD Standard Not assigned $600.00 NAVELEX

DESCRIPTION: It cons i s t s of th ree pa r t s : s i t iee of g a m rddiat ion - 4 sca les (0-1-10-100-1000) r /h r , f o r skin-dose measurement - readout on 2 sca les (0-500-5000) r /h r . low range probe f o r g a m measurement and beta detect ion capabi l i ty - readout on 4 sca l e s (0-1-10-100-1000) mrjhr. basic module (pr inc ipa l package).

Pulsed, halogen f i l l e d GM counter, high range Beta-Caw Probe Type Detects beta , measures gamma

Powered f r o m two JAN-BA-30, l$ vol t , commerical "D" c e l l s . Approximately 9 v x 5" x 7p; 5 l b s (less probe). The AN/"DR-45, (A),

A multi-purpose radiac set designed f o r f i e l d combat o r fleet use. (1) The pr inc ipa l package f o r measuring high inten-

(2) plug-in probe (3) plus-on

All switching and readout take place on t h e

8. AN/PDR-65 Standard Not assigned $700.00 NAVELEX

DESCRIF'TION: cycling ion iza t ion chamber. r / h r and 10,000 r, respectively. r a t e . u t i l i t y a s a fixed system or portable uni t . up t o 500 feet from t h e meter. Multroniss.

Combination dosimeter and ratemeter operat lag w i t h a s ing le re- Capable of measuring gamma r a t e s and doees t o 10,000

Dig i t a l readout for dose; meter readout for

Ionizat ion chamber can be placed 5" x 7\" x 5"; 5% lbs . By:

Speaker type alarm indica t ion a t predetermined setting. Designed t o have

Size and Weight:

9. AN/PDR-68 Standard 226665-966-3623 $728.00 NAVELEX

DESCRIPTION: A Beta-Gamma Survey Meter covering the w i d e range of 0-5000 r i n e ight decades on a sca le changing meter. Beta measurement capabi l i ty on three ranges; 0-50 mr/hr , 0-500 mr/hr and 0-5 r / h r ( spec i f i c geometry and isotope must be given). mr/hr, and 0-5 r /h r . and Meight: 10" x 6" x 5" 8 lb s . By: NUCOR.

Gam d i rec t iona l capabi l i ty on t h r e e decades; 0-50 mr/hr, 0-500 Powered by 6 BA-30, 15 v o l t , cotmnercial "D" c e l l s . Size

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10. CD V-715 Standard None . $15.86 OCD

DESCRIPTION: A high range survey meter f o r ground survey. Range: 0-0.5, 0-5, 0-50, and 0-500 r /hr . By Lionel , Victoreen, and Landers-Frary-Clark.


DESCRIPTION: f ea tu re t o 25 ft . Accuracy: ? 20%. By: Victoreen

Portable ion chamber survey.m&er, gamma only, w i t h remote reading Uses one TI" cell. Ranges; iJ-0.5, 0-5, 0-50, 0-500 r /h r .


DESCRIPTION: high contamination, and fo r making high l e v e l beta rad ia t ion measurements. 0-5, 0-50, and 0-500 r /hr . By: Victoreen and Landers-Frary-Clark.

Beta-Gam discr iminat ing survey meter f o r use i n a reas of extremely Range:

13.. IW174/PD L i m i t e d Std. F6665-580-1793 $44.50 AMC - IM-l74A/PD Standard F6665-994-5145 $60.00 AMC

DESCRIPTION: IM-l74/PD: Miniature, ion chamber g a m survey meter. Range: 1 to 500 r / h r on logarithmic meter sca l e and 0.1 t o 10 r / h r on second sca l e when check switch is depressed. Uses 1 each BA-l288/U and 2 each BA-1318/U small mercury cells. >shaped metal case.* Size and Weight: 6 p x 4 1/8" x 4 9 ; 3 3/4 l b s (without b a t t e r i e s ) . By: Landsverk, Jordan. Note: IM-lOB/PD is obsolete.

DESCRIPTION: IM-l74A/PD: Miniature, ion chamber g a m survey meter. Range: 1 to 500 r / h r . mercury c e l l s . Gshaped metal case.* Size and Weight: 6 3/4" x 4 9 x 4 3/4"; 4 lbs., 2 0 2 .

*Includes car ry case (canvas) CY-2246lPD, FSN 6665-580-1792.

I M 108(A)/PD i s depot modified t o IM-174/PD.

Uses two each BA-l006/U, two each BA-l391/U and two each BA-l396/U

14. IN-179/PD Standard F6665-956-0327 $26.50 SAAMA, AFLC

DESCRIPTION: Range: pressurized ion chamber and t h e power source is two mercury c e l l s . con t ro l s a r e provided f o r read and test functions. A metal loop i s provided f o r carrying by b e l t o r lanyard. 4 9 x 1p approximately 9 02s. By: Victoreen, Nuclear Corporation of America, and J o r an Electronics.

A miniature g a m ratemeter f o r placement i n aircrew surv iva l k i t s . 0.02 r / h r t o 200 r / h r on a pseudo-logarithmic scale . The de tec tor is a

Push button Meter and d i a l a r e luminescent.

Size and Weight: 2%" x

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Sub Section A-3: Alpha Detectors

15. AN/PDR-56 Alternate Std. 226665-793-3006 $300.00 NAV€LEX (A) Standard 226665-0868060 (B) Standard 226665-078-5657 (C) St8ndard 226665-759-5645 (D) Standard 226665-053-3391

DESCRIPTION: Alpha survey meter using s c i n t i l l a t i o n type detector . Covers 0-106 counts per minute i n 4 l i n e a r scales . s ion accessory f o r probe handle pennits survey of f l o o r and ground areas uhi le operator is i n upright posi t ion. Small auxi l ia ry probe provided f o r monitoring i r r e g u l a r objects. c e l l s . Size: Radiacmeter approximately 7 3/4"L x 415"W x 3 p H ( l e s s handle), w i t h handle 6"H, probe approximtely 8"L x 3"W x 2"H ( l e s s handle), w i t h handle 8pH. Weight: Approximately 7 i l b s w i t h main probe and ba t t e r i e s . By: Tracerlab, Nuclear Research Corp., Electro-Neutronics, and Gulf Aerospace. Note:Item 16, DT-302, Auxiliary Plutonium X-Ray Probe.

16. DT-302/F'DR-56 Tentative S t d . Not Assigned NAVELEX

DESCRIPTION: t r a n s i s t o r amplif ier and pulse height se lec t ion c i r c u i t r y f o r use i n de tec t ing X-rays r e su l t i ng from plutonium contamination. a f i e l d change t o incorporate a connector t o use t h e auxi l ia ry probe. Weight: 10" L x 2"D; 3 lbs . By: Gulf Aerospace.

Probe, separable from radiacmeter. Exten-

Operates from two JAN-BA-30 type "D'L,li volt, f l a s h l i g h t

A s c i n t i l l a t i o n phosphor probe including photomultiplier tube,

The PDR-56, A, B, and C require Size and

17 . AN/PDR-60 Limited S t d . F6665-560-3020 $750.00 SAAMA, AFLC

DESCRIPTION: t r ans i s to r i zed e l ec t ron ic s mounted on three pr inted c i r c u i t cards which a r e readi ly removable, and a rechargeable s ix vo l t ba t t e ry pack. 0-2,000; 20,000; 200,000 and 2,000,000 counts per minute. weighs 6 l b s , 11 02s.

An alpha s c i n t i l l a t i o n counter fea tur ing a s c i n t i l l a t i o n type probe,

Four ranges cover The survey instrument

By: Eberline Instrument Corp. as PAC 1s.

18. PAC-2GA; 36; Limited S t d . F6665-581-2227 $854.00 SAAMA, AFLC 4G; 5G

DESCRIF'TION: 'Ibs. RM-3R. Ranges a r e 1,000; 10,000 and 100,000 counts per minute. Included w i t h t h e instrument is a weatherproof carrying case containing 9 gas b o t t l e s , spare plog-in c i r c u i t card s e t , and a spare probe base.

A gas flow proport ional alpha counter weighing approximately 8% Th e battery complement cons i s t s of 4 Mercury c e l l s ; 2 type RM-42R, 2 type

By: Eberline Instrument COT.

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Sub Section A-4: Neutron Detectors

19. AN/PDR-47 ( ) Limited Std. 226665-606-5286 $1,100.00 NAVELEX 226665-523-1323

DESCRIPTION: energy range 0.2 Mev t o 14 MeV. detector. 200 counts (1 mrep/count) forms a p a r t of t h i s instrument. 10" x 7" x 5"; 8 lbs .

Neutron Survey Meter used t o measure fast neutron r ad ia t ion i n t h e A methane proport ional counter is used a s the

Full s c a l e range is 5, 50, and 500 mrep/hr. An in t eg ra t ing scale of Size and Weight:

Power supply is 6 BA-30 "D" cells. By: Nucor.

20. AN/PDR-49 ( ) L i m i t e d Std. 226665-593-9713 $725.00 NAVELEX

DESCRIPTION: t r i f l u o r i d e counter a8 t h e detector. counts pe r minute. a flux of 10 n/cm2/sec. S iee and Weight: 10" x 8" x 5"; 7 3/4 lbs . By: Nuclear Chicago.

21. AN/PDR-64 Limited Std. 226665-764-5833 $800.00 NAVELEX

DESCRIPTION: t r i f l u o r i d e counter a s t h e de tec tor . mrem/hr. Functionally equivalent t o AN/PDR-49. Size and Weight: 9"L x 45"W x 3 3/4"D; 6 lbs. By: Electro-Neutronics

Neutron Survey Meter used t o m a s u m the rma l neutrons w i t h a boron FulYsca le ranges are 250, 2500, and 25,000

An approximate estimated eff ic iency is 1 count pe r second f o r

* Neutron Survey Meter used t o measure thermal neutrons w i t h a boron F u l l scale ranges a r e 0-1, 0-10, 0-100

22. AN/PDR-70 Standard None $1400.00 NAVEtEX

DESCRIPTION: energy range thermal - 14 MeV; measures neutron f lux i n mrem/hr; meter ind ica to r and headphone. Range: 0-2, 20, 200, 2000 mrem/hr. Consists o f Andersson-Braun Detector, radiacmeter, case and headset. By: Tracerlab Div. of WE.

Battery operated Neutron Survey Set used t o measure neutrons in

Size and Weight: 19" x 24" x B'; 45 Ibs.

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Sub Section A-5: Special Purpose Rate Meters

23. BROKEN ARROW Tentat ive Std. Not Assigned $3336.00 A W L RESPONSE K I T

DESCRIPTION: The k i t f o r de tec t ing low energy gamma and X-ray photons (10Kev- 300Kev) cons i s t s of: a PRM-5 pulse r a t e meter, a five-inch (5" x 2mm NaI c r y s t a l ) s c i n t i l l a t i o n de tec tor , a SPA-3 (2" x 2" NaI c r y s t a l ) probe, a P G 2 (2" x 2 m NaI c r y s t a l ) probe, a check source of Aw241 (100 nCi), an SK-1 audible ind ica to r , and an aluminum carrying case. ad jus tab le window, but t h r e e discrete channels of information may be monitored separa te ly by switch-selection o f high voltages. counts pe r minute (cpm) with t h e Eberline LIN-LOG meter presentat ion, which obviates t h e need f o r s c a l e switching or multipl)-ing fac tors . f o r t h e fou r decades are 500, 5K, 50K, and 5OOK counts pe r minute. f u r n i s h e d from f i v e D-cells. removing the i n t e r n a l ba t t e r i e s . Weight: PRM-5, 5 l b s , 4 02; 5" de tec tor , 7 lbs; SPA-3, 3 l b s , 3 oz; PG2 , 2 l b s , 6 02. By: Eberline Instrument Corp.

The PRM-5 has a single-channel analyzer with an

The count rate i s indicated i n

Fu l l scale readings The power i s

An external ba t t e ry pack may be used without

24. AN/SDR-~ Obsolescent 226665-1000-0018 $1,486.95 NAVELEX AN/SDR-2 Obsolescent 226665-0987-9610

DESCRIPTION: Ins t a l l ed shipboard radiac system (gamma). Uses p u l s e d GM counter and recycl ing ion iza t ion chamber de tec t ion techniques. Range: 0-10,000 r / h r i n 8 sca l e s ; 0-1, 0-10, 0-100, 0-1000 mr/hr, 0-10, 0-100, 0-1000, 0-10,000 r /h r . Local readout on a l l ranges a t de t ec to r locat ion. ranges. Local alarm on lower four ranges. indicat ion. Line operated, standby ba t t e ry power. Size and Weight: Approximately 2O"W x 28"L x 8" D; approximately 100 Lbs. Note:

Remote readout on upper four Training device t o simulate high range

By: Electronic Products and Nucor. This item t o be replaced by t h e AN/PDR-65 (Item 8 )

2 5 . AN/PDR-59 Standard Not Assigned $1,500.00 NAVELEX

DESCRIPTION: m r / h r . and meter indica t ion . Usable with swimmers sonor. Accessory device permits remote readout from surface. Weight: 15 lbs . By: Naval Research Laboratory, Electro-Neutronics, and Federal Television Corporation.

Underwater Swimers Survey Monitor f o r g a m measurement t o 1000 S c i n t i l l a t o r c i r c u i t r y and b a t t e r i e s i n 3 foo t pressurized probe. Audible

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26. MG3 Limited Std. F6665-841-7757 . $560.00 SAAMA) AFU:

DESCRIPTION: A semi-portable remote area monitor cons is t ing of a coaxial ioniza- t i on chamber connected t o an indicator-recorder un i t by 300 t o 1000 f ee t of nine- conductor cable. dose r a t e s are presented logari thmical ly over t h e range: Both audio and v i s u a l alarms a r e provided. 8" and i n d i c a t o p r e c o r d e r 13" x 10" x 9". By Republic Electronic Indus t r ies , Inc. and Electrospace.

Power requirements a re 18 B A ' s of 5 types. Gamma rad ia t ion 0.5 t o 1000 r /hr .

Size: Detector approximately 8" x 8'' x 35 l b s exclusive of cable. Weight:


DESCRIPTION: ment of g a m radia t ion exposure r a t e a t an outside locat ion, and displaying t h i s information i n a protected loca t ion up t o 300 feet away. u n i t , interconnecting cables , and t h e ind ica tor u n i t which i s ca l ibra ted i n roentgens p e r hour. dome-shaped housing which i s b u i l t f o r mounting onto a pipe and designed t o w i t h - stand a b l a s t overpressure of a t l e a s t 50 pounds p e r square inch. 9 "D" c e l l s . Ranges: 0-1000, 0-100, 0-10, and 0-1 r /hr . Accuracy 20%. By: Nuclear-Chicago

Remote sensor rad ia t ion meter designed for t h e continuous measure-

Consis ts of a de tec tor

The ion chamber de tec tor u n i t is located within a sealed

Operates on

28. CD V-711 Mark lTI Pending None $450.00 OCD

DESCRIPTION: A low cos t remote sensor rad ia t ion meter, g a m only, s imilar t o the CDV-711. Remote c a p a b i l i t y is 2,000 f t . Operates on three "D" c e l l s . 0-10,000, 0-1,000, 0-100, 0-10, and 0-1 r /hr . Accuracy ? 20%. By: Nuclear-Chicago.

Sensors a re not b l a s t r e s i s t a n t . Ranges:

29. CD V-781-Model1 Standard None $748.41 OCD

DESCRIPTION: gamma radiat ion. I t i s adaptable t o quick mounting i n t o l i g h t a i r c r a f t . sists of: Detector u n i t , metering un i t , simulator u n i t (used i n t r a in ing ) , t ape recorder and dosimeters. (24 vo l t s ) . Range: 0-0.1, 0-1, and 0-10 r / h r (cockpit dose r a t e s ) . By: Nuclearxhicago.

An Aerial Survey Meter spec ia l ly designed f o r a e r i a l monitoring of It con-

Operates on 8 "D" c e l l b a t t e r i e s o r a i r c r a f t power

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Sub Section A-6: Training Devices

30. AN/PDR-T6 Standard F6910-603-6919 AMC

DESCRIPTION: and operation of IW174/PD. 1 2 o s c i l l a t o r s , 10 receivers . b a t t e r i e s ) . Frequency range: 3155 t o 3400 Kc. Transmission range: Up t o 11 miles. Developed by the Naval Special Devices Center f o r Army. By: Admiral (Development-Production) .

Radiac Survey Training Se t designed t o simulate physical appearance Consists of radio t ransmi t te r , omnidirectional antenna,

Powered by 1 2 vo l t b a t t e r i e s (o r vehicular


DESCRIPTION: giving v i s i b l e ind ica t ion of rad ia t ion r a t e s by means of a meter and a f lashing l i g h t , and audible ind ica t ion by means of a bu i l t - in speaker. provided f o r t h e instrument and associated sources and demonstration equipment. By: Jordan, Nucleonic Corp.

A GM type t r a in ing k i t cons is t ing of an AC power operated instrument

A storage case is

32. Model 281A-L Standard F6910-561-2852 $4,750.00 OOAMA, AFJX

DESCRIPTION: t i o n f a l l o u t over w i d e areas. mi t te rs , 6 simulated AN/PDR-43B receivers , and 2 simulated PAC-1s receivers . t r ansmi t t e r range 6x10 miles. Transmitter frequency 27.98 MC. Main t r ansmi t t e r powered w i t h 12 v o l t automobile bat tery. powered w i t h 7 . 2 vo l t nickel cadmium rechargeable ba t t e r i e s .

A por tab le rad ia t ion survey t r a i n i n g device used t o simulate radia- Consists of l main t ransmi t te r , 2 "hot spot" t rans-

Main

Hot spot t ransmi t te rs and rece ivers

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SECTION B

DOSIMETERS


Sub Section 9-1: Self-Indicating Dosimeters


DESCRIPTION: 0-200 m r . Uses charger CD V-750. By: Bendix, Landsverk.

Self-reading quartz-fiber dosimeter f o r t r a i n i n g and peacetime use.

34. C D V-730 Standard None $4.75 OCD

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DESCRIPTION: Self-reading gama quartz-fiber dosimeter. Range 0-20 T. Uses m V - 7 5 0 . By: Bendix, Landsverk.

35. C D V-740 Limited Std. None $4.75 OCD

DESCRIPT'ION: Self-reading gamma quartz-fiber dosimeter. Range 0-100 r. Uses m V - 7 5 0 . By: Bendix, Landsverk.

36. CD V-742 Standard None $4.20 OC D

DESCRIPTION: Self-reading g a m quartz-fiber dosimeter. Range 0-200 r. Uses charger CD V-750. By: Bendix, Landsverk.

37. IM-9 ( )/PD Standard F6665-537-6364 AMC F6665-669-8101 F6665-243-8199

DESCRIPTIaN: 0-200 m r (gama) quartz-fiber, se l f - ind ica t ing , pocket dosimeter. Charged by PP1578 radiacmeter charger. 2 02. .By: Landsverk.

38. IH-9 (C) Limited Std. 226665-263-3941 $11.90 NAVELEX

Size and Weight: 3 5/8" L x 7/16" Dia.;

Standard 226665-62&4256 Standard 226665-7Q5-6068 Standard 226665-909-7194

(E) (0 (GI

DESCRIPTION: 0-200 m r (gamma) quarta-fiber, se l f - ind ica t ing , pocket dosimeter. Charged by PP-354 ( )/PD and PP-4276/PD. Approximately h 02. By: Victoreen, Landsverk, and Bendix.

Size and Weight: 3 v L x v Ea. ;

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39. IM-93 ( )/PD Standard F6665-570-5764 $6.00 AMC

DESCRIPTION: Range: 0-600 r ( g a m ) . Charged by PF'l578 radiacmeter charger. Size and Weight: 4?i(l I, x Dia.; Approximately 2 02. , By: Bendix.

Single b a r r e l , quar tz r f iber , self - indicat ing pocket dosimeter.

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40. IM-107 ( )/PD Limi ted Std. 226665-6269738 $6.95 NAVELM

DESCRIPTION: 0-200 r quartz-fiber, self - indicat ing dosimeter. Size and Weight: 4" L x Dia.; Approximately 1 oz. Charged by PP-354 ( )/PD and PP 4276/PD. By: Bendix.

41. IM-135( )/FD Standard 226665-621-0417 $17.90 NAVELM (A) Standard 226665-910-7120

DESCRIPTION: Self-indicating 0-5 r quartz-fiber dosimeter. Charged by FT-354 ( )/PD and PP4276pD. By: Bendix and Landsverk.

Size and Weight: 1," Dia. x 4" L; Approximately 1 oz.

42. IM-143 ( ) / P D Standard 226665-540-9004 $10.44 NAVELEX (A) Standard 226665-764-6995

DESCRIPTION: 0-600 I. By: Bendix and Landsverk.

Quartz-fiber dosimeter similar t o -135 ( )/PD except range i s

43. JM-147 ( )/PD Standard €6665-542-0729 $7.50 AMC

DESCRIPTION: Range: 0-50 r (gama). Charged by PP1578 radiacmeter charger. Size and Weight: Approximately Dia. x 4%" L; Approximately 2 02. By: Bendix.

Single ba r re l , quartz-fiber, self - indicat ing pocket dosimeter.

44. IM-l81/PD Standard 226665-868-8517 $21.35 NAVELEX

DESCRJPTION: t h e range i s 0-1 r. By: Landsverk.

Quartz-fiber Qsimeter s imi la r to t h e IM-135 ( )/PD except t h a t

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Sub Section B-2: Non-Self-Indicating Dosimeters

45. DT-60lPD Obsolescent $1.00 NAVELEX (B) Standard 226665-824-3479 (C) Standard 226665-892-4421 (D) Standard 226665-978-9637

DESCRIPTION: Si lwIcphosphate g l a s s dosimeter. Housed i n p l a s t i c case and must be read on CP-95( )/PD computer-reader. Range: 0-600 r. Size and Weight: Approximately 1 y D i a . x 3/8"L; Approximately 2 oz. By: Corning, Penberthy Instruments, Special ty Engineering, I n d u s t r i a l Electronics , and Electrospace Corporation.

46. MX-Z255/PD Standard F6665-882-3300 $1.50 AMC

DESCRIPTION: Filmbadge holder and filmbadge dosimeter. P l a s t i c case w i t h dental- size x-ray type f i l m . Range: 2 w t o 2000 r. Lexington Film Badge Service, Lexington Signal Depot, Lexington, Ky. personnel dosimetery during laboratory o r technica l operations. ga tor c l ip .

Issued, read and recorded by Used f o r

Worn by a l l i - Size and Weight: 2p x 1 3/4" x 3/8"; 2 oz.

Sub Section B-3:

47. IM-153( )/PD Standard 22 6665-0 66-4448 $259.00 NAVELEX

DESCRIPTION: a s a recycling dosimeter. Ind ica tes t o t a l accumulated dose on a four d i g i t register, and g i v e s an alarm, e i t h e r v i sua l by a l i g h t o r a u r a l by a buzzer, when a p re se t dose has been reached. 0 . 1 r. Powered by two JAN-BA-30, 1% v o l t , commercial type "D" c e l l s , Weight: Approximately 7" x 4" x 2"; Approximately 2 lbs . By: Nucor and Nuclear Research Corp.

Alarm Type Dosimeters

Alarm Dosimeter which uses i n ion chamber de tec tor and operates

Range: 0-1,000 r w i t h smallest increment Size and

Sub Section B-4: Chargers and Readers

48. C D V-750 Standard None $3.70 OCD

DESCRIPTION: CD V-138, C D V-730, CD V-740, and CD V-742. By: Hardware.

A ba t t e ry operated charger f o r a l l C i v i l Defense pocket dosimeters, Bendix, Jordan, and Indus t r i a l

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49. CP-95 ( )/PD Standard 226665-171-9566 $240.00 NAVELEX (4 Standard 226665-599-6313

DFSCRDPTION: Phosphor Glass Dosimeter. Range scales: 0-200 r; 0-600 r. Ut i l i ze s 110 V, 60 cycle , AC power supply. Approximately 22 lbs . By: Admiral, Specialty Engineering, Nucor, and Electrospace.

Electronic type computer-indicator (reader) f o r DT-60 ( )/PD

Approximately 9" x 9" x 17"; Size and Weight:

50. F'P-354 ( )/PD (C) Limited Std. 226665-171-7814 $16.73 NAWLEX (E) Limited Std. 226665-679-5628

DESCRIPTION: A l imi t ing diode is used t o cont ro l t he maximum charging voltage and a heavy d u t y generator i s employed. 5 02. By: Chatham and Landswrk.

E lec t ros t a t i c Charger f o r a l l Navy quartz-fiber-type dosimeters.

Size and Weight: Approximately 2lil( x 2" x 1";

51. PP-l578(A)/PD Standard F6665-572-1177 $14.00 Anc DESCRIPTION: self-reading dosimeters. Size and Weight: 2$" x 11,,, x 21511; 4 OZ. By: Landsverk.

E lec t ros t a t i c f r i c t i o n charger for a l l U.S. Army quartz-fiber With su i t ab le adaptors can charge UK dosimeters.

52. PP-3679/U Standard F6665-050-1855 $130.00 ARJL

DESCRIPTION: dosimeters. Size and Weight: 2" x 2" x 1"; 5 oz. By: Bendix, Landswrk.

P iezoe lec t r ic c r y s t a l charger f o r se l f - ind ica t ing quartz-fiber A neon glow-discharge tube cont ro ls maximum charging voltage,

53. PP-4276/PD Standard 226665-788-5779 $25.00 NAYELEX (A) Standard 226665-104-7246

DESCRIPTION: f i b e r dosimeters. Size and Weight: 4"L x 4'" % 3i"D; 13.5 oz. By: Nucor, Nuclear Research Corporation, Chatterton, Allison, and E and M Company.

Transistorized ba t te ry operated charger t o charge a l l Navy quartz-

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MISCELLANEOUS RADIAC EQUIPMENT


Sub Section C-1: Ca l ibra t ion Sources

54. AN/uD&lA Standard 226665-537-8825 $5,000.00 NAVELEX

DESCRIPTION: t i o n of radiac equipment. o f approximately 8' high x 10' wide x 25' long. 20' of track, which i s provided as p a r t o f t h e u n i t . occupies a space o f approximately 5' high x 2%' wide x 6' long. approximately 600 l b s . By: Nem-Clarke and U.S. Nuclear.

120 Curies o f Cesium 137 g a m source and sh ie ld f o r depot cal ibra- Normally requi res a working space f o r setup and use

May be used with either 15' or

Overal l weight Cal ibra t ion u n i t itself

55. AN/UDM-5 Standard Not y e t assigned $2,500.00 NAVELEX

DESCRIPTION: o f slow neutrons. (80 grams) contained i n a cubica l cav i ty 15 inches on an edge. surrounded by paraf f in wax walls lo? t h i ck which, i n tu rn , are housed i n an aluminum container. i n t h e cover. Size and Weight: 39" x 39" x 39"; 1600 lbs . By: USNRDL

Slow Neutron Flux Generator designed t o provide a known f lux dens i ty The generator cons i s t s o f a plutonium/beryllium neutron source

The cavi ty is

Access openings f o r i n se r t ion of t h e source and de tec to r are

56. AN/UDM-7A Standard 226665-066-4041 $700.00 NAVELEX 226665-949-8560 226665-119-1404

DESCRIPTION: oped t o f a c i l i t a t e ca l ib ra t ing a l l alpha rad iacs i n t h e Navy system. set cons i s t s o f t h r e e , t h i n f i l m , l a rge a rea Pu239 sources and the r e s i n f i l m technique has been used i n preparing t h e sources. is b e t t e r than 5 percent.

An alpha source set; f i x t u r e s , j i g s , and procedures have been devel- The source

Uniformity of alpha emission

57. AN/UDM-8 Standard 226665-113-1264 $400.00 NAVELEX

DESCRIPTION: sponding t o be t a radiat ion. Tc99 sources, ca l ib ra t ed in rem/hr a t 1 inch from surface; 4, 0.4, 0.04, 0.004, 0.0004. By: Eon Corporation.

Beta Source Se t w i t h f i x t u r e s and j i g s ; c a l i b r a t e s rad iac sets re- Source Set cons i s t s of f i v e t h i n f i l m , l a r g e a rea

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5 8 . CD v-7134 Standard None $31.75 OCD

DESCRIPTION: and training exercises. Tracerlab.

A l o w activity rad ioac t ive source set f o r demonstration purposes Consis ts of 6 C060 sources of 5 mc each. By:

59. CD V-786 Limited Std. None $20.00 OCD

DESCRIPTION: and t r a i n i n g exercises. t o t a l i n g approximately 30 mC. By: Reed Curt is .

A low activity rad ioac t ive source set f o r demonstration purposes Consis ts o f 1 2 Cob0 sources of from 0.5 t o 5 mC,

60. TS-784 ( )/PD Standard F6665-692-6601 $2,000.00 AMC

DESCRIPTION: f o r use i n c a l i b r a t i n g t h e AN/PDR-39( ) ion chamber survey instrument. appropriate j i g s , can be used t o c a l i b r a t e t h e AN/PDR-27, CD V-720, and IM-l74/PD. By: Landsverk.

A 30 m i l l i c u r i e Strontium 90 b e t a source, with case and attachments With

61. CD V-794-2 Standard None $8,000.00 OCD

DESCRIPTION: depleted uranium shield. por tab le rad ia t ion survey instruments. source has a fixed pos i t i on r e l a t i v e t o t h e survey meter under test. s t rength o f t h e r ad ia t ion f i e l d i n t h e exposure chamber i s control led through a ro ta ry at tenuator . The instruments are properly posi t ioned i n t h e chamber w i t h f i x tu re s . remote con t ro l s and meter readings observed d i r e c t l y through a lead-glass window i n t h e exposure chamber door. are adjusted w i t h t h e remote controls . by t h e zero method and by approximation. is maintained by per iodica l ly ad jus t ing a decay conyensator. 0.4, 4 , 40, and 400 r / h r are produced i n t h e exposure chamber. Operations.

Cal ibra t ion u n i t containing approximately 130 c u r i e s of ~ ~ 1 3 7 i n a Provides four r ad ia t ion i n t e n s i t y l e v e l s f o r c a l i b r a t i n g

The spec i f i c Ins ide t h e c a l i b r a t o r t h e r ad ia t ion

While a survey meter is i n t h e r ad ia t ion f i e l d it is ca l ib ra t ed v i a

A l l OCD type CD V-715 and C D V-717 survey meters O t h e r type survey meters a r e ca l ibra ted

The nominal accuracy of t h e c a l i b r a t o r Radiation l e v e l s of

By: Technical

62. TS-1189( )/PD Standard 22 6665- 679-0278 $168.00 NAVELM (A) Standard 2~6665-94o-a777

DESCRIPTION: source and conta iner f o r checking of low-range self- indicat ion dosimeters. and Weight: Accuracy 2 10%. By: Victoreen Instrument Company, Tracerlab, and Nucor.

Radiacmeter Test Chamber cons i s t s of a 0.7 mc Cesium 137 gamma Size

3"Dia. x 3l5" L; 8 l b s . G a m i n t e n s i t y approximately 35 mr/min.

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63. TS-1216 ( )/nD (e) Standard Not Assigned ~ NAVELFX (C) Standard

DESCRIPTION: Radiac Cal ibra tor f o r shipboard use containing 30 curies of Cs137. Radiation i n t e n s i t y i n lead l i n e d chamber i s control led by var iab le posi t ioning of t h e source i n a Mercuryfilled column. 45PH; 2,000 lbs . By: American Machine and Foundry Company.

Size and Weight: 4 2 p L x 21'W x

64. PAC-1s ( ANPDR-60) F6665-Q83-9403 $342.50 AFWL Calibrat ion Standards Primary

DESCRIPTION: PuO2 i s deposited on one s i d e by tungsten fi lament evaporation. is w i t h i n 7% of mean f o r any sampled area. 25,000 cpm/cm2 within 20%. accuracy of determination is engraved on t h e p l a t e . co.

A s e t of four s t a i n l e s s steel p l a t e s 9 1/8" x 2 5/8" x 0.05". Uniformity

A c t i v i t i e s are 2 0 , 250, 2500 and Fabricators determination of a c t u a l a c t i v i t y and

By: Eberline Instrument

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65. PAC-lS(AN/PDR-60) F6665-767-7497 $236.00 A W L Calibrat ion Standards Secondary

DESCRIPTION: 1" Dia. x 0.02" depressed plutonium deposi t ion area. f i lament evaporation. (56) o r AN/PDR-54. i n 20%.

A set of four s t a i n l e s s steel d i s c s 2" Dia. x 1/8" th ick w i t h a Deposition i s by tungsten

For c a l i b r a t i o n of PAC-1s (AN/PDR-60) and PAC-2GA (36) , (4G), A c t i v i t i e s are 1100, 1.4~104, 1.4~105, and 1 .4~106 cpm with-

& Eberline Instrument Co.

DESCRIPTION: Meter. The c a l i b r a t o r c o n s i s t s of a simulator u n i t which generates cur ren ts ef t h e same magnitude as produced by t h e de tec tor un i t , a source u n i t which i s used t o s tandardize the r / h r range, and two coaxial "T" adapters f o r connecting the simulator un i t t o t h e CD V-711 ind ica tor un i t . The source u n i t of t h e CD V-797 c a l i b r a t o r contains approximately 15 m i l l i c u r i e s of Cesium-137. By: Nuclear Chicago.

Cal ibra tor f o r c a l i b r a t i n g the CD V-711 Remote Sensor Radiation

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67. Beta Counting Standard None System

$3,000 .OO NAYELM

DESCRIPTION: Laboratory hardware and accessories (except s ca l e r ) f o r preparation and counting o f var ious types of samples. Used aboard nuclear p a s r e d submarines. Consists of 7 k i t types i n following quant i t ies : Detector, MX-2321/UD; 1 Radioactive T e s t Sample, MX-2323/UD; 1 Calibrated Absorber K i t , MK-595/UD; 1 Gaseous Activity Sampling K i t MK-596/UD; 1 Liquid Concentration K i t , MK-597/UD; 1 Accessories K i t , MP594/UD; 2 Maintenance Kits, MK-598/KiD. Different q u a n t i t i e s o f same k i t s used f o r nuclear surface sh ips and o the r ac t i - v i t i e s associated w i t h nuclear power program. Procedures outlined i n publication NAVSHIPS 93393C, lfCounting Techniques, Procedures and Instrumentation f o r Measuring t h e Act ivi ty of Radioactive Samples Aboard Nuclear Powered Ships." By: New Yo& Naval Shipyard.

68. CP-297/UD Standard 226665-585-9799 $1,368.00 NAVELM

DESCRIPTION: Small mil i ta r ized scaler for computing and ind ica t ing t h e t o t a l number o f random speed pu l ses received from GM and s c i n t i l l a t i o n counters. Count r a t e 2 x lo5 counts/sec; count accumulation 256 x 104; var iab le input s e n s i t i v i t y t o 50 m i l l i v o l t s t o 50 vol t s ; resolut ion t i m e fo r r e p e t i t i v e negative pulses 5 microseconds; p re se t t i m e capab i l i t y 0.1 minute t o 999.9 minutes. Size and Weight: 110 v o l t s AC, 60 cycles, and consumes 165 watts. l e a r Electronics Corp., and Gulf Aerospace.

2 Shield Assemblies, Radiac

Approximately 12" x 21" x 17"; Approximately 88 l b s . By: Nuclear-Chicago Corporation, Nuc-

69. CP-792( ) Standard Not Assigned $1,760.00 NAVELEX

DESCRIPTION: Small militarized scaler, so l id s ta te c i r c u i t r y , for counting and indicat ing pulses from GM and s c i n t i l l a t i o n counters. Maximum count r a t e l o 5 counts/sec; count accumulation t o 106; input s e n s i t i v i t y 200 m i l l i v o l t s t o 65 vol t s ; p r e s e t time capab i l i t y to 999.9 minutes being procured i n l i e u of CP-297/uD. Size and Weight: 21" x 8" x 17"; 50 lbs . By: Nucor and Multronics,

70. HD-251/UD Standard 226665-783-5913 $442.00 NAVELEX ( A ) Standard 226665-949-5133

DESCRIPTION: l i n e operated (115 vac). paper holder designed t o accommodate end window probe of AN/PDR-27 series Radiac Se t , o r paper m y be removed and counted w i t h scaler. t i o n o f concentration o f be ta a c t i v i t y i n a i r suspected of aerosol contamination. Size and Weight: Approximately 1 cu foot ; Approximately 24 lbs . By: Vitro Electronics, Division o f Vitro Corporation, Electro-Neutronics, Inc., Futuronics, and TD Associates.

Air sampler fo r co l l ec t ion o f aerosols on f i l t e r paper. Portable Register i nd ica t e s volume of a i r sampled. F i l t e r

Used i n determina-

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71. fD-732 Standard None I $450.00 NAVELW

DESCRIPTION: Portable, l i n e operated (115 vac). paper holder designed t o accomodate end window probe o f AN/PDR-27 series Radiac Set, o r paper may be removed and counted w i t h scaler. concentration of be t a a c t i v i t y i n a i r suspected of aerosol contamination. and Weight: Approximately 1 cubic foot ; 20 l b s . By: Electro-Neutronics Inc.

A i r sampler f o r co l l ec t ion o f ae roso l s on f i l t e r paper. Regis ter i nd ica t e s volume o f a i r sampled. F i l t e r

Used i n determination of Size

72. T-289 (T-286) Standard F6665-581-2032 $12,000.00 DASA F6665-580-9681 F6665-863-9719

DESCRIPTION: a c t i v e gases using a f low through coaxial ion chamber. alarm and a paper t ape recorder. Power: 115 volt-60 cps AC. Range: 5 t o 10,000 uc/$ o r 1 mrep/hr t o 2 rep/hr with o v e r a l l accuracy o f 10%. system i s 26 cubic feet.

A semi-portable a i r sampling rate meter set f o r detect ing radio- Includes an external

To ta l Weight: 422 l b s including auxiliaries and u n i t spares.

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73. T-290 Standard F6665-735-5752 $1,710 .OO DASA (A) Standard €6665-715-1034 1,540.00

DESCRIPTION: Powered by two BT-1 mercury c e l l s . including accessories. measurement.

Open ion chamber a i r samplers which ind ica t e t h e presence of t r i t i um. Size and Weight: 8/3" x 7" x 12"; 20 lbs

Up t o 100,000 u c / d but no t intended f o r p rec i se Range:

74. T-329A Standard €6665-629-3414 (unknown) DASA

DESCRIPTION: and/or body f lu ids . Cal ibrat ion i s accurate t o 10% and ef fec ted by t r i t i u m water bo t t l ed f o r t h i s purpose. Power: 115 v o l t , 50-60 cps AC. Size and Weight: 19" x 16" x 12"; 57 lbs.

A portable apparatus f o r determination o f t r i t i u m content i n water Sens i t i v i ty is 50 t o 10,000 u c / l i t e r . Ion chamber detector.

With auxiliaries and u n i t spares: 3.6 cubic feet and 82 lbs .

75. Battery Charger Standard F6130-691-0673 $40.00 A N L f o r PAC-IS o r AN/PDR-60

DESCRIPTION: used t o recharge type 6665-705-5228 battery pack vide c i r c u i t r y f o r ba t t e ry ce l l formation cycling. as BC-1.

A por table 105-115 vo l t , 50-60 cps l i n e operated ba t t e ry charger (Yardney S i lve rce l l s ) , and pro-

By: Eberline Instrument Co.

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DESCRIPTION: Loudspeaker attachment f o r t h e CE V-700, GH Survey Meter. It i s used as a t r a i n i n g aid to amplify t h e pu lses usually heard i n t h e headphone and make them audible t o a group of people. Approximately 4' x 4' x 2"; Approximately 1 lb. Ling-Tempco-Vought .

Uses two "D" c e l l s . Size and Weight: By: Jordan Electronics and

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RFSEARCH AM) DEVELOPMENT ITEMS

ITEN NUMBER NOMENCLATURE SPONSORING- AGENCY RESEARCH AGENCY

Sub Section Pl: Survey Meters

77. 007X OCD Nuclear-Chicago

DESCRIPTION: only. l i n e o r radio. Remote c a p a b i l i t y over 10. miles. Range: 0.25 t o 10,000 r/hr. (This i s t h e design of an instnnnent.

Automatic remote sensor rad ia t ion meter with numeric readout, g a m Recycling ion chamber sensors are linked t o t h e readout by means of land-

Hardware i s not availableJ

78. G a m Rate OCD Survey Meter

Them Electron CoIporation

DESCRIPTION: The sensor, which i s so l id , responds t o conpton r e c o i l effect and requi res no e l e c t r i c p o t e n t i a l a s do ion chambers and Geiger-Mueller tubes. Coqared t o an ion cham- b e r of t h e same s ize , t h e so l id sensor is r e l a t i v e l y insens i t ive ; however, large- s i ze so l id sensors a r e cheap t o build and lend themselves t o fixed i n s t a l l a t i o n where minimal power i s avai lable .

The design of a g a m r a t e meter which uses a passive sensor.

A research prototype is avai lable .

79. G a m Rate OCD Survey Meter

NRDL

DESCRIPTION: A so l id s t a t e g a m radia t ion monitoring instrument, so l id s t a t e de tec tor diode p l u s associated instrument e l e c t r o n i c s t o meet general OCD high- range survey meter specif icat ions. Range: 0-500 r/hr. Basic development by Westinghouse E lec t r i c Corporation. ware i s not avai lable . )

(This i s t h e design of an instrument. Hard-

Sub Section E-2: Dosimetry

80. CP-696 ( )/PD AMC USAECOM

DESCRIPTION: Read out device f o r t h e DT-236 ( )/PD. The reader i s a s ing le u n i t which can accept t h e dosimeter, open it, provide the proper e x c i t a t i o n f o r t h e g a m and neutron detect ing elements, read t h e r e s u l t s of exc i ta t ions , and present t h e readings, The gama detect ing g l a s s is read by t h e f luor i - metric method, using UV exci ta t ion . The neutron detect ing diode i s read by measuring its forward voltage drop a t constant cur ren t conditions. process does not change t h e dosage recorded on t h e dosimeter. t h a t t h e reader w i l l be type c l a s s i f i ed i n FY 70.

The reading It is expected

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81. DT-236 ( )/PD AMC USAECOM

DESCRIPTION: A high range (1 t o 1000 r), ind i r ec t reading personnel dosimeter ?or measuring both neutron and gama dose by mans of separate sol id-s ta te devices. The g a m de tec tor is s i l v e r a c t i v a t e d phosphate glass. The neutron detector i s a wide-based s i l i c o n junction diode. Both detect ing elements are encased i n a tamperproof bullet-shaped tube which is worn suspended f r o m the dog-tag chain. It i s expected t h a t t h i s i t e m w i l l be type c l a s s i f i ed i n FY 73.

The dosages recorded are permanent.

82. DT-284(XN-1) CP-748 (XN-1)

NAWLEX Edgerton, Germ- eshausen and Grier

DESCRIPTION: Radiation sens i t ive element is a luminescent so l id which s to re s incident energy a t inperfect ions i n t h e solid. t h e phosphor i s heated. read and records t he information. Range: 2mr-10,OOO r. Weight: (dosimeter) 2 02. Laboratory. The development contract has been completed and models have been evaluated w i t h sa t i s fac tory r e s u l t s except f o r mechanical problems associated w i t h automatic print-out of s e r i a l numbers. i f service approved.

The stored energy is released when A reader i s used t o heat t h e sens i t ive element and then

Size subjec t t o future decision. Basic development by Naval Research

The system w i l l replace f i l m badges

Sub Section E-3: Special Purpose Meters

83. AN/PDR-69 AEWL Texas Nuclear (Division of Nuclear-Chicago)

DESCRIPTION: and measurement of GX-rays and low energy g a m rays emitted by f i ss ionable materials. a r e switch-selectable and it w i l l have a dynamic range s u f f i c i e n t t o measure concentration of Pu-239 contaminant ranging from 0 . 2 - 20,000 microcuries p e r square meter w i t h a digi ta l - readout i n counts p e r minute (cpm). w i l l cons is t o f a sc in t i l l a t ion- type detector probe (7 l b s ) , an e lec t ronics un i t (8 l b s including power supply, amplif iers , PHA subassemblies, and display c i r cu i t ry ) , a miniature s t r i p chart recorder, an ex terna l ba t te ry pack, a detachable aud ib le ind ica tor and a carrying case. Total weight: 35 lbs . Power Source: Five Wells.

The Radiac Set w i l l augment alpha p a r t i c l e surveys through detection

It w i l l f ea tu re two, single-channel pulse height analyzers (PHA) t h a t

The Radiac Set

Development w i l l be completed i n FY-71.

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84. AN/ADR-6 AMC USAECOM

DESCRIPTION: set p l u s auxi l ia ry equipment designed t o provide ground dose-rate g a m radia t ion data from 1.0 rad /hr t o 1000 rad/hr over rad ioac t ive f a l l o u t areas. designed f o r operation i n drone o r manned a i r c r a f t . t i o n s o f detect ion, height-co.rrection, metering, alarm, and recording and i s designed t o operate w i t h e x i s t i n g telemetry and radar altimeter equipment. expected t h a t t h e a e r i a l radiac instrument system w i l l be type c l a s s i f i e d i n FY 71.

The aerial Radiac Instrument System consists of an aerial radiac

It is The set performs t h e func-

It i s

85. WGD9-3 AMC USAECOM

DESCRIPTION: System is a high-range, gama dose rate measuring system t o provide a means f o r continuous monitoring a t f i x e d and semi-fixed i n s t a l l a t i o n outs ide t h e f i e l d Army Area. The system w i l l a c c o m d a t e a t least 10 sensors capable of being employed a t remote loca t ions f o r measuring rad ia t ion dose r a t e s , recording equipment which s h a l l provide a permanent record af t h e dose rates, automatic alarms which s h a l l be actuated when rad ia t ion reaches a predetennined dose rate, and necessary anc i l l a ry equipment such a s connectors and cables. por tab le without use of spec ia l l i f t i n g equipment.

The Recording Radiation Monitor and Automatic Radiation Alarm

The system w i l l be man-

86. WTD9-m AMC NTDC

DESCRIPTION: operation of Radiacmeter IM-l74A/PD. t r a n s m i t t e r ) ho t spot simulators ( radio t ransmi t te rs ) and simulated survey meters ( rad io receivers) . Omnidirectional antennas only used on HSS and SSI. ba t te ry ; HSS and SSI powered by self-contained ba t t e r i e s . 144MHz. Transmission range up t o 10 miles. Center and Fairchi ld Camera and Instrument f o r Amy.

Radiac Trainer Set designed t o simulate phys ica l appearance and Consis ts of main p a t t e r n simulator ( radio

Direct ional o r omnidirectional antennas used on MPS. MPS powered by vehicular

Frequency range 137- Developed by Naval Training Devices

87. AN/VDR-l AMC USAECOM

DESCRIPTION: rn i l l i rad lhr t o 1000 rad /hr and w i l l detect be ta radiat ion. The set, which w i l l cons i s t o f a probe and mounting hardware, is being designed t o enable personnel t o make vehicular o r dismounted rad io logica l surveys and t o perform area , personnel, food , water and equipment rad io logica l monitoring. t h e ratemeter and w i l l be operated when dismounted area surveys a re required. probe mounted i n a tubular case and a c o i l cord w i t h an input connector w i l l be p a r t of the equipment. t o r i n g f o r decontamination. An audible alarm w i l l be i n t e g r a l t o t he set and a v isua l alarm w i l l be provided f o r spec ia l applications. ground vehicular radiac set w i l l be type c l a s s i f i e d i n FY-71. scheduled t o replace both the IM-l74/PD and t h e ANPDR-27J.

T h i s radiac set w i l l measure gamma rad ia t ion dose-rate from 1

A sensor w i l l be i n t e r n a l t o The

T h i s probe may be used f o r personnel and equipment moni-

It is expected t h a t t he T h i s instrument is

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88. IM-18S-LlD Am: USAECOM

DESCRIPTION: measures t h e mixed g a m and neutron dose from 0-600 rad. any t i m e after exposure. It is a fountain-pen-size quartz-fiber dosimeter s imi l a r t o t h e IM-93, but w i t h a t i s s u e equivalent vacuum chamber opexating on the SMIRAD e c o n d a r y Electron - Mixed B d i a t i o n Dosimeter) pr inciple . rad ia t ion and r e c o i l protons r e su l t i ng from neutron rad ia t ion cause low energy secondary e lec t rons t o be emitted from t h e wal ls of t h e vacuum chamber. ondary e l ec t rons are col lected causing the quartz f i b e r electroscope t o discharge. Size: 5/8 inch diameter by 4.7s-inches long. Weight: 2.3 ounces. T h i s i s a j o i n t Army and Air Force development. FY-66. Engineer design tests were conducted at White Sands and USAECOM during FY-66 and FY-67. f i e d i n FY-73. de tec tor charger PF'-4370( )/PD i s a combined charger and ion-pump power supply f o r use w i t h Dosimeter IM-185.

This instrument is a self-indicating pocket dosimeter which It may be read a t

The dosimeter w i l l be dose rate and energy independent.

Pr imary e l ec t rons r e su l t i ng from gamma

The sec-

Advanced development was conducted i n

It i s expected t h a t t h e t a c t i c a l dosimeter w i l l be type c l a s s i - The instrument is scheduled t o replace t h e IM-93. The radiac

89. CD V-781 Mark I1 OCD Nuclear-Chicago

DESCRIPTION: chamber and a d i g i t a l readout system. 5 m / h r t o 25 r / h r (Cockpit exposure r a t e ) . By: .Nuclear'-Chicago.

Improved CD V-781 type aerial survey meter u t i l i z i n g recycling ion For use i n low f ly ing aircraft . Range:

Sub-section D-4 Miscellaneous

90. AN/UDM-2 AMC USAECOM

DESCRIPTION: check device capable of ca l ib ra t ing a l l Army standard radiac instruments. u t i l i z e s S r 90 - Y '90 radio-isotope as the source of ionizing radiat ion. expected t h a t t h e f i e l d c a l i b r a t o r w i l l be type c l a s s i f i e d i n FY 70. instrument w i l l replace the radiac c a l i b r a t o r s e t TS-784.

A l i g h t weight, ( l e s s than 40 lbs.) por tab le f i e l d ca l ib ra t ion I t

It i s This

91. C D V-75lX OCD Bendix Corp

DESCRIPTION: dosimeters. Requires no ba t t e r i e s . P l a s t i c lens l i g h t co l l ec t ion system. Approximately 4" x 4" x 2".

P iezoe lec t r ic Crystal Charger f o r quartz-f iber self- indicat ing

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92. Radiac Detector AMC Charger FT 4370/PD

Bendix Corp

. . DESCRIPTION: p o t e n t i a l f o r e l ec t ron ic vacuum pumping of SEMIFW (i.e. IM-185) self-indicating, quartz-fiber, dosimeters. rechargeable C-cells enable por tab le operation.

Charger provides charging voltage and niagnetic f i e l d p lus 3000 v o l t s

Power: 115 v o l t s a.c., 10 t r i c k l e charged 1.2 vo l t Size: 8p x 5p x 4 p .

93. SCRED Detector OCD Thema Electron Engineering Corp

DESCRIPTION: measuring device f o r g a m radia t ion measurement.

A Solid Conpton Recoil Electron Detector as a b a t t e r y l e s s dose r a t e

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SECTION E

SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Sub Section E-1: Defini t ion of Usage C las s i f i ca t ion

Standard

Alternate Standard

Best ava i lab le item of its type a t the present time. Currently procured and car r ied i n stock a s a standard item.

Second Best ava i lab le item of its type a t t h e pre- sen t t i m e . as a subs t i t u t e standard item.

Currently procured and carr ied i n stock

Tentative Standard A l i m i t e d number can be purchased u n t i l a more sa t i s f ac to ry device has been developed.

Limited Standard

Obsolescent

Acceptable item f o r usage. Maintained by use of ava i lab le spare p a r t s t o use up ex i s t ing stocks. No longer procured t o replace depleted stocks.

No longer considered a standard item. No longer procured or maintained, but items on hand may be used.

A W L A i r Force Weapons Laboratory, K i r t l a n d A i r Force Base, New Mexico 87117

AMC Army Materiel Command, Washington, D. C. 20315

DASA Defense Atomic Support Agency, Washington, D. C. 20305

NAVELEX

OCD

OOAMA

SAAMA

USAECOM

Naval Electronic Systems C o m n d , Washington, D. C. 20360

Director of C i v i l Defense, Office of t h e Secretary of the Army, Washington, D. C. 20305

Ogden A i r Materiel Area, H i l l A i r Force Base, Utah 84401

San Antonio A i r Materiel Area, Kelly A i r Force Base, Texas 78241

U. S. Army Electronics Command, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey 07703

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SECTION F

INDM L_

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT SPONSORING ITEM PAGE NOMENCLATURE TYPE AGENCY NUMBER NUMBER

AN/ADR-6

AN/GDQ-3

AN/PDR-27

AN/PDR-5 9

AN/PDR-43

AN/PDR-45

AN/PDR-47

AN/PDR-49

AN/PDR-56

AN/PDR-59

AN/PDR-60

AN/PDR-63/PD

AN/PDR-64

AN/PDR-65

AN/P DR- 66

AN/PDR- 68

AN/PDR-69

Aerial Survey System

Monitor and Alarm System

Lou Range Survey Meter

High Range Survey Meter

High Flange Survey Meter


Neutron Detector

Neutron Detector

Alpha Detector

Underwater Survey Meter

Alpha Detector


Neutron Detector


Low Range Survey Meter


X-Ray Detector

AMC

AMC

NAVELEX

Am:

NAVELEX

NAVELM

NAVELM

N A Y E L M

NAVELEX

NAVELEX

SAAMA, AFU:

NAVELEX

NAVELEX

NAVELEX

NAVELM

NAVELEX

AEWL

84

85

1

4

5

6

19

20

15

25

17

7

21

8

2

9

83

22

22

1

2

2

3

6

6

5

7

5

3

6

3

2

3

21

26

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EQUIPMENT EpUIPMENT SPONSORING ITEM PAGE NOMENCLATURE TYPE AGENCY NUMBER MIMBER

AN/PDR-70

AN/PDR-T6

AN/SDR-1

AN/SDR-2

w/Tnq-n

AN/UDM-lA

AN/UDM-2

AN/UDM-5

AN/UDM-7A

AN/UDM-E

AN/VDR-l

Battery Charger

Beta Counting System

Broken Arrow Response K i t

CD V-138

CD V-457

CD V-700

CD V-705

CD V-711

CD V-711 Mark I11

Neutron Detector

Training Device

Shipboard Radiac System

Shipboard Radiac System

Trainer

ca l ib ra t ion Source

Calibrat ion Device

Cal ibrat ion Source



Survey Meter

Battery Charger

Laboratory K i t

Radiac K i t

Dosimeter

Training K i t

Low Range Survey Meter

Loud Speaker Attachment

Remote Sensor Radiation Meter

Remote Sensor Radiation Detector

NAVELM

AMC

NAVELM

NAVELEX

AMC

NAVELEX

Am:

NAVELM

NAVELEX

NAVELM

AMC

AEWL

NAVELM

AIWL

OCD

OCD

OCD

OCD

OCD

OCD

22

30

24

24

86

54

90

55

56

57

87

75

67

23

33

31

3

76

27

28

6

9

7

7

22

14

23

14

14

14

22

18

17

7

10

9

2

1 9

8

8

27

EqUIPMerr E g v r p m SPONSORING ITEM PAGE NOMENCLATURE TYPE AGENCY NUMBER NUMBER

CD V-715

CD V-717

CD V-720

CD V-730

CD V-740

CD V-742

CD V-750

CD V-751x

C D V-781 Mark I1

CD V-781 Model 1

CD V-784

CD V-786

CD V-794-2

CD V-797

CS95/PD

CP-297/UD

CP-696/PD

CP-748 (XN-1)

CP-792

DT- 60 /FD

DT-236/PD

DT-z~~(xN-~)




Dosimeter

Dosimeter

Dosimeter

Charger

Charger

Aerial Survey Meter

Aerial Survey Meter

Source Se t

Source Set


Cal ibrator

Reader

Sca ler

Dosimeter Reader

Thermoluminescent Dosimeter

Sca ler

Dosimeter

Dosimeter

Thermoluminescent Dosimetry System

OCD

OCD

OCD

OCD

OCD

OCD

OCD

OCD

OCD

OCD

OCD

OCD

OCD

OCD

NAVELM

NAVELEX

AMC

NAVELM

NAVELEX

NAVELEX

AMC

NAVELM

10

11

12

34

35

36

48

91

89

29

58

59

61

66

49

68

80

82

69

45

81

82

4

4

4

10

10

10

12

23

23

8

15

15

15

16

13

17

20

21

1 7

12

21

21

28

EQUIPMENT EQUIPMENT SPONSORING ITEM PAGE NOMENCLATURE TYPE AGENCY NUMBER NUMBER

DT-302/PDR-56

Gama Rate Survey Meter

Gama Rate Survey Meter

HD-ZSl/rn

HD-732

IM-9

1M-9/PD

IM-93/PD

IM-l07/PD

IEC135{PD

fM-l43/PD

IM-l47/PD

IM-l53/PD

IM-l74/PD

IM-181JPD

IM-l85/UD

MG3

Model 281A-L

MX-2255/PD

007X

Detector Probe

Survey Meter

Survey Meter

A i r Sampler

A i r Sampler

Dosimeter

Dosimeter

Dosimeter

Dosimeter

Dosimeter

Dosimeter

Dosimeter

Alarm Dosimeter



Dosimeter

Dosimeter

Remote Area Monitor

Training Device

Film Badge

Remote Sensor Radiation Meter

NAVELEX

OCD

OCD

NAVELEX

NAVELEX

NAVELM

AMC

Am:

NAVELEX

NAVELEX

NAVELEX

AMC

NAVELEX

AMC

SAAMA, AFLC

NAVELEX

AMC

SAAMA, AFLC

OOAMA, AFLC

AMC

DCD

16

78

79

70

7 1

38

37

39

40

4 1

42

43

47

13

1 4

44

88

26

32

46

77

5

20

20

17

18

10

10

11

11

11

11

11

12

4

4

11

23

8

9

12

20

29 ‘

SPONSORING ITEM PAGE AGENCY NUMBER NUMBER

EQUIPMENT EQmMENT NOMENCLATURE W E

PAC-1s Primary

PAC-1s Secondary

PAC-2GA; (3G); (4G);(SG)

PP-354/PD

PP-l578/PD

PP-3 67 9/U

PP-427 6/PD

PP-4370/PD

%RED Detector

T-289

T-290

T-329A

TS-784/PD

'PS-l189/PD

TS-l216/UD

Cal ibra t ion Standards

Cal ibra t ion Standards

Alpha Detector

Charger

Charger

Charger

Charger

Charger

Dose Rate Meter

A i r Sampler

A i r Sampler

Trit ium Detector



Cal ibra t ion Source

SAAMA, A m -

NAVELEX

AMC

AFWJA

NAVELEX

AMC

ocn DASA

DASA

DASA

AMC

NAVELEX

NAVELEX

64

65

18

50

51

52

53

92

93

72

73

74

60

62

63

16

1 6

5

13

13

13

13

24

24

18

1 8

18

15

1 5

1 6

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Mr. Norris S i l l s , Room 3A480 Pentagon,

NAVY - Comnander, Naval Electronic Systems Cooaumd; ATTN: C. Hollander, Code 0516, Washington D. C. 20360 . . . . . . 125 Hr.

AIR FORCE

Director, A i r Force Weapons Laboratory, ATPN: 1 L t Pike, Kirt land A i r Force Base, New Mexico 87117 . . . . 100

WLBN,

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

Executive Secretary, Mil i tary Liaison Committee, P. 0. Box 1814, Washington, D. C. 20301 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

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Norfolk, Virginia 23511. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Library, Washington, D. C. 20305. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87115 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 133

Washington, D. C. 20305 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Comnandant, A m d Forces S ta f f College, A m : Secretary

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OTHER GOVERNMENT

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5

4

25

1

1

6

2

5

2

75

2

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Headquarters, Defense Atomic Support Agency Washington, D. C. 20305

N / A I. I) ICOIT T I T L I

DASA-1243 (Revised) (1969)

copies of t h i s report from DDC Defense Atomic Support Agency

A compilation of radiac devices current ly ava i lab le t o t h e Department of Defense is presented. miscellaneous radiac equipment for ca l ib ra t ion and spec ia l purposes, and major research and development items. federal stock number, cos t , sponsoring agency and a descr ipt ion of t h e i t e m .

The l i s t i s separated i n t o r a t e meters, dosimeters,

Each item includes nomenclature, c l a s s i f i c a t i o n