Health problems of the atomic age are reviewed. Biological effects of radiation are discussed. The training programs for radiation protection of the AEC and U. S. Public Health Service are outlined. Contributions of other organizations, such as the American Standards Association, the National Academy of Sciences, the British Medical Research Council, the American College of Radiology, and the Federal Radiation Council, to radiation protection are discussed. ( C.H.)
Design features and functional performance of reversejet filters are described. Current applications are discussed. (C.H.)
