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The Yucca Mountain Project Prototype Testing Program; 1989 Status report

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/137538· OSTI ID:137538

The Yucca Mountain Project is conducting a Prototype Testing Program to ensure that the Exploratory Shaft Facility (ESF) tests can be completed in the time available and to develop instruments, equipment, and procedures so the ESF tests can collect reliable and representative site characterization data. This report summarizes the prototype tests and their status and location and emphasizes prototype ESF and surface tests, which are required in the early stages of the ESF site characterization tests. 14 figs.

Research Organization:
Los Alamos National Lab., NM (United States)
DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-36
OSTI ID:
137538
Report Number(s):
LA--11665-SR; ON: DE90000947
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English