Grounding and shielding requirements for the radiation and EMP environments of an underground nuclear test. Final report, November 1976-November 1977
This report presents the pertinent experiences or lessons learned from implementing an integral grounding and shielding program (GSP) for the Hybla Gold event, an underground nuclear test at NTS. Part I shows that multi-point grounding and multiple topological shields for protecting the data channels proved to be very successful in providing noise-free data. Proper management controls are identified to ensure the uniform treatment of gauge cables, which is required for the success of The GSP. The details of EM field generation, coupling, and propagation in the Hybla Gold experimental plant is presented in Part II. The conclusions drawn from the environmental predictions logically result in the actions described in Part I. This combined report enables an experimenter to plan and execute such tests with more understanding of the noise sources and how to deal with them successfully.
- Research Organization:
- Science Applications, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO (USA)
- DOE Contract Number:
- DNA001-77-C-0073
- OSTI ID:
- 6054044
- Report Number(s):
- AD-A-062083
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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