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Fallout and cloud-particle studies. Final report

Technical Report ·
OSTI ID:5280126
The major objectives of Project 5.4b were to conduct the following studies in connection with the surface detonation of a thermonuclear device and an airdrop high-yield fission bomb: (1) To determine the fallout pattern with its characteristics of activity, particle size, and radiochemical content on the land areas at Eniwetok Atoll; and (2) To determine the rate of fallout at various locations on Eniwetok Atoll during the first 6 1/4 hr after each shot. The objectives were accomplished by (1) sampling the fallout with intermittent-fallout collectors, trays, wash tubs, and Tracerlab air monitors and by (2) analyzing the particulate matter for activity, decay, particle size, and radiochemical content.
Research Organization:
Chemical and Radiological Labs., Army Chemical Center, MD (USA)
OSTI ID:
5280126
Report Number(s):
AD-363630/5/XAB
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English