Weather predictions and surface radiation estimates for Project Palanquin: Final report

Technical Report · Mon May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1989

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5993470· OSTI ID:5993470

The Environmental Science Services Administration Field Research Office (ESSA/FRO) provided weather planning and prediction for the Safety Program of the Palanquin Event. Observations of winds and weather conditions began prior to the event and the weather and radioactivity forecasting service commenced on April 7, the initial ready date. During the following week, the winds and weather conditions were sufficiently abnormal that the planned firing criteria were not met, resulting in delays. Acceptable weather occurred on April 14, and all meteorological criteria were met. Trajectories followed reasonably close to predictions, but exposure levels exceeded predictions. 1 ref., 14 figs., 1 tab.

• Research Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Las Vegas, NV (USA). Weather Service Nuclear Support Office
• DOE Contract Number: AI08-87NV10566
• OSTI ID: 5993470
• Report Number(s): NVO-330; PNE-912F; ON: DE89013797
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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