Radiation Survey for Installation of the Cobalt-60 Theratron-80 at Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute.

Abstract : This report documents the initial radiation survey for installation of the cobalt-60 teletherapy unit in the Standards Lab of the Armed Forces Radiobiology Research Institute. Room modifications, alarms, and interlocks for this installation are described. Exposure levels as observed for the approved irradiation configurations are provided. Estimated personnel exposures and additional shielding recommendations pro-rated to the maximum authorized source load are made.