Operation RANGER : shots ABLE, BAKER, EASY, BAKER-2, FOX, 25 January-6 February 1951 / prepared by the Defense Nuclear Agency as executive agency for the Department of Defense.
| Other author | United States. Defense Nuclear Agency. |
| Other author | JRB Associates. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | [Washington, D.C.] : The Agency ; [Springfield, Va.] : [For sale by the National Technical Information Service], [1982] |
| Description | 180 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | United States Atmospheric Nuclear Weapons Tests / Nuclear Test Personnel Review United States. Nuclear Test Personnel Review. United States Atmospheric Nuclear Weapons Tests. UNAUTHORIZED |
| Contents | Fact sheet. pp. 1. |
| Contents | Preface. pp. 7. |
| Contents | List of illustrations. pp. 13. |
| Contents | List of tables. pp. 14. |
| Contents | List of abbreviations and acronyms. pp. 16. |
| Contents | Chapter 1. Introduction. pp. 17. |
| Contents | Chapter 2. Functions of the administrative organization during Operation RANGER. pp. 29. |
| Contents | Chapter 3. Department of Defense participation in test operations during Operation RANGER. pp. 42. |
| Contents | Chapter 4. Radiation protection at Operation RANGER. pp. 65. |
| Contents | Chapter 5. Dosimetry for Department of Defense personnel at Operation RANGER. pp. 74. |
| Contents | Chapter 6. Shot ABLE. pp. 82. |
| Contents | Chapter 7. Shot BAKER. pp. 97. |
| Contents | Chapter 8. Shot EASY. pp. 111. |
| Contents | Chapter 9. Shot BAKER-2. pp. 132. |
| Contents | Chapter 10. Shot FOX. pp. 140. |
| Contents | References. pp. 155. |
| Summary | This report describes the activities of DoD personnel, both military and civilian, in Operation RANGER, the first atmospheric nuclear weapons testing series, conducted in Nevada from 25 January to 6 February 1951. The RANGER series consisted of one high-explosive shot and five nuclear shots: ABLE, BAKER, EASY, BAKER-2, and FOX. DoD activities included scientific and diagnostic experiments, DoD air and land support activities, and radiological safety activities. In addition, radiological safety procedures were established and implemented to minimize the radiation exposures of test participants. |
| General note | Cover title. |
| General note | "JRB Associates"--Rept. doc. p. |
| General note | "DNA 6022F." |
| General note | "Contract no. DNA 001-79-C-0473"--Rept. doc. p. |
| Bibliography note | Bibliography: p. 157-161. |
| Technical rpt number | DNA 6022 F |
| GPO item number | 306 |
| Govt. docs number | D 15.10:6022 F |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Fed Docs Stacks | D 15.10:6022 F | ✔ Available | Place Hold |