Operation HARDTACK II, 1958 / 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 National Technical Information Service], [1982]
Description240 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm.
Subjects

SeriesDNA 001-79-C-0473
DNA 001-79-C-0473. UNAUTHORIZED
Contents Fact sheet. pp. 1.
Contents Preface. pp. 12.
Contents List of illustrations. pp. 21.
Contents List of tables. pp. 23.
Contents List of abbreviations and acronyms. pp. 25.
Contents Chapter 1. Introduction. pp. 26.
Contents Chapter 2. Functions of the Nevada Test Site organization during Operation HARDTACK II. pp. 50.
Contents Chapter 3. Radiation protection at Operation HARDTACK II. pp. 59.
Contents Chapter 4. Dosimetry for Department of Defense personnel at Operation HARDTACK II. pp. 77.
Contents Chapter 5. Nuclear weapons tests. pp. 87.
Contents Chapter 6. Safety experiments. pp. 185.
Contents Reference list. pp. 213.
Summary This report describes the activities of an estimated 1,000 DoD personnel, both military and civilian, in Operation HARDTACK II, a nuclear testing series conducted in Nevada from 12 September to 30 October 1958. The series consisted of 37 events: 19 weapons tests and 18 safety experiments. DoD activities included scientific test participation, staff support, and air support. Radiological safety procedures were established and implemented to minimize individual radiation exposures.
General noteCover title.
General note"JRB Associates"--Rept. doc. p.
General note"United States Atmospheric Nuclear Weapons Tests, Nuclear Test Personnel Review."
General note"DNA 6026F."
General note"Contract no. DNA 001-79-C-0473"--Rept. doc. p.
General noteNuclear weapons tests: Shots EDDY; MORA; TAMALPAIS; QUAY; LEA; HAMILTON; LOGAN; DONA ANA; RIO ARRIBA; SOCORRO; WRANGELL; RUSHMORE; SANFORD; DE BACA; MAZAMA; HUMBOLDT; SANTA FE; BLANCA.
General noteSafety experiments: OTERO; BERNALILLO; LUNA; MERCURY; VALENCIA; MARS; HILDALGO; COLFAX; NEPTUNE; VESTA; SAN JUAN; OBERON; CATRON; JUNO; CERES; CHAVEZ; GANYMEDE; TITANIA.
Bibliography noteBibliography: p. 215-222.
Technical rpt numberDNA 6026 F
GPO item number306
Govt. docs number D 15.10:6026 F

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