Operation CRESSET: onsite radiological safety report, October 1977--September 1978

Technical Report · Fri Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1979

OSTI ID:5996887

Mullen, O W; Eubank, B F ^[1]

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CRESSET was the name assigned to the series of underground nuclear experiments conducted at the Nevada Test Site from October 1, 1977 to September 30, 1978. 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 zeroes 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: EY-76-C-08-0410
• OSTI ID: 5996887
• Report Number(s): NVO-0410-51; TRN: 79-016041
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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