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] |
| Description | 240 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm. |
| Subjects |
| Series | DNA 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 note | Cover 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 note | Nuclear 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 note | Safety experiments: OTERO; BERNALILLO; LUNA; MERCURY; VALENCIA; MARS; HILDALGO; COLFAX; NEPTUNE; VESTA; SAN JUAN; OBERON; CATRON; JUNO; CERES; CHAVEZ; GANYMEDE; TITANIA. |
| Bibliography note | Bibliography: p. 215-222. |
| Technical rpt number | DNA 6026 F |
| GPO item number | 306 |
| Govt. docs number | D 15.10:6026 F |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Fed Docs Stacks | D 15.10:6026 F | ✔ Available | Place Hold |