Weather predictions and surface radiation estimates for Project BUGGY I

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

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/6104160· OSTI ID:6104160

This report documents the activities of the Air Resources Laboratory-Las Vegas (ARL-LV) in support of Project BUGGY I. The participation of ARL-LV in the Safety Program is stressed, but the full scope of objectives and functions is covered. A description is given of observational facilities used to provide weather services. Weather predictions and fallout estimates issued for the project, as well as procedures and techniques, are discussed. A comparison of predicted and observed weather and fallout is made. The results of these activities will serve as a basis for planning and participating in future projects. 2 refs., 24 figs.

• Research Organization: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Las Vegas, NV (USA). Weather Service Nuclear Support Office
• DOE Contract Number: AI08-87NV10566
• OSTI ID: 6104160
• Report Number(s): NVO-332; PNE-328; ON: DE89014687
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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