Appendix G

Measured Deep Dose Rates for M60A3 and M1 Tanks

Table G.1
Measured Deep Dose Rates for the M60A3 Tank

Dosimeter Location Dose Rates
(mrem/hr)
Crew Members
Driver
Head
Torso
Left leg
Average (incl. leg)
0.15
0.18
0.21
0.18
Loader
Head
Torso
Groin
Average
0.09
0.13
0.18
0.04
Gunner 0.04
Commander
Head
Chest
Groin
Average
0.03
0.04
0.04
0.04
Tank Structures
Steering column 0.19
Ledge behind commander 0.05
Ammo stacked 3-high on floor
Top
Front
0.33
0.14
Between unpackaged cartridges 1.99
Top hatch above driver 0.11
Back chassis below bustle 0.12

SOURCE: OSAGWI, 1998, Tables 17-18, p. 36.

Table G.2
Measured Deep Dose Rates for the M1 Tank

Dosimeter Location Dose Rates
(mrem/hr)
Crew Members
Driver
Head
Back
Groin
Average

0.15
0.05
0.12
0.11
Loader
Head
Back
Average

0.01
0.01
0.01
Gunner
Torso

0.01
Commander
Head
Torso

0.01
0.01
Tank Structures
Steering column 0.19
Ammo stacked 3-high on floor 0.47
Support between ready boxes 0.00
Top of bustle, penetrator end 0.30
Back end of bustle 0.09
Underside of bustle above driver 0.31
Running board 0.01

SOURCE: OSAGWI, 1998, Tables 17-18, p. 36.


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