Analysis of operation TEAPOT nuclear test ZUCCHINI radiological and meterological data

Technical Report · Sun Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1987

OSTI ID:6725364

Quinn, V E

This report describes the Weather Service Nuclear Support Office (WSNSO) analyses of the radiological and meteorological data collected for the ZUCCHINI nuclear test of Operation TEAPOT. Inconsistencies in the radiological data and their resolution are discussed. The methods of normalizing the radiological data to a standard time and estimating fallout-arrival times are presented. The meteorological situations on event day and the following day are described. A comparison of the WSNSO fallout analysis with an analysis performed in the 1950's is presented. The radiological data used to derive the WSNSO 1986 fallout pattern are tabulated in an appendix.

• Research Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Las Vegas, NV (USA). Weather Service Nuclear Support Office
• DOE Contract Number: AI08-76DP00351
• OSTI ID: 6725364
• Report Number(s): NVO-307; ON: DE87007529
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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