Analysis of Operation UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE nuclear test NANCY radiological and meteorological data
This report describes the Weather Service Nuclear Support Office (WSNSO) analyses of the radiological and meteorological data collected for the NANCY nuclear test of Operation UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE. Inconsistencies in the radiological data and their resolution are discussed. The methods of normalizing the radiological data to a standard time, of converting aerial radiological data to equivalent ground-level values, and of estimating fallout arrival times are presented. The meteorological situation on the event day and a few days following is described. A comparison of the WSNSO fallout analysis with an analysis performed during the 1950's is presented. The radiological data used to derive the WSNSO fallout pattern are tabulated in an appendix.
- Research Organization:
- National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Las Vegas, NV (USA). Weather Service Nuclear Support Office
- DOE Contract Number:
- AI08-76DP00351
- OSTI ID:
- 6607759
- Report Number(s):
- NVO-282; ON: DE84014835
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
AEROSOLS
COLLOIDS
DISPERSIONS
ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPORT
EXPLOSIONS
FALLOUT
MASS TRANSFER
MATHEMATICAL MODELS
METEOROLOGY
NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS
RADIOACTIVE AEROSOLS
RADIONUCLIDE MIGRATION
SOLS