Operation Grenadier. Onsite radiological safety report for announced nuclear tests, October 1984-September 1985

Technical Report · Mon Sep 01 04:00:00 EDT 1986

OSTI ID:5256757

Mullen, O W; Eubank, B F

Grenadier was the name assigned to the series of underground nuclear experiments conducted at the Nevada Test Site from October 1, 1984 through September 30, 1985. This report includes those experiments publicly announced. Remote radiation measurements were taken during and after each nuclear experiment by a telemetry system. Monitors with portable radiation detection instruments surveyed reentry routes into ground zeros before other planned entries were made. Continuous surveillance was provided while personnel were in radiation areas and appropriate precautions were taken to protect persons from unnecessary exposure to radiation and toxic gases. Protective clothing and equipment were issued as needed. Complete radiological safety and industrial hygiene coverage was provided during drilling and mineback operations. Telemetered and portable radiation detector measurements are listed. Detection instrumentation used is described and specific operational procedures are defined.

• Research Organization: Reynolds Electrical and Engineering Co., Inc., Las Vegas, NV (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: AC08-84NV10327
• OSTI ID: 5256757
• Report Number(s): DOE/NV/10327-25; ON: DE86016028
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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