[Milsurplus] Radium

[David Stinson]

-----Original Message-----
>From: Robert Flory <robandpj at earthlink.net>
>Subject: [Milsurplus] Radium

>...looking into radiation from the Navy's US/AM Nancy receiver.
>I'm looking for help with documenting exposure for the VA....

One positive aspect of heavy emitters is that they decay quickly
(in relative terms, of course).
When you make your measurements, don't forget the decay over
time since he wore it.  A WWII TBY was much "hotter" in 1943
than it is today.