- Author
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Wailly, L. F.
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Johnson, D. L.
- Title
- Definite Analysis of the Compatibility of the Materials Used in the Apollo Experiment D008 Passive Dosimeter. Technical Report.
- Coporate
- Air Force Academy, CO
- Report
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USAFA-TR 70-2
March 1970
68 p.
- Distribution
- Available from National Technical Information Service
- Keywords
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dosimeters
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flammability
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compatibility
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space flight
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radiation measurements
- Identifiers
- environmental contaminants; thermoluminescent dosimetry
- Abstract
- Four individual radiation dosimeters housed as a single unit were exposed to extreme environmental conditions to ascertain their stability for future manned space flights (DOO8 Experiment, Apollo Applications Program). Although these dosimeters are to be housed in a hermetically sealed container, the authors tested each dosimeter as though it were exposed individually within a space cabin in order to assure maximum confidence in its safety. These tests included total organic and carbon monoxide offgassing determinations, in conjunction with IR scan and gas chromatographic analysis, thermogravimetric analysis, offensive odor test, and flash and fire propagation rate deteminations. All individual dosimeters satisfied NASA specifications for space cabin instrumentation. Finally, a helium leak test demonstrated the reliability of the sealed unit within which the dosimeters are to be housed.