Measured Deep Dose Rates for M60A3 and M1 Tanks
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.2Measured 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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