DICE THROW: off-site blast predictions and measurements. Final report on Experiment No. 122. [Project Dice Throw simulation of effects of nuclear explosions]

Conference · Sat Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1977

OSTI ID:7254725

Reed, J. W.

Predictions and measurements of distant propagations were made of airblasts from Project DICE THROW, including two Pre-DICE THROW events. The purpose was to identify, control, and document the off-site environmental impact from these large explosions. A weather-watch was maintained, using special meteorological observations, to assure that atmospheric acoustic refraction would not cause significant nuisance damage or hazard to surrounding communities. Weak propagation conditions prevailed during the two Pre-DICE THROW events. A moderately strong propagation directed toward the southeast from DICE THROW caused some disturbance in Tularosa and Alamogordo but no damage claims were submitted.

• Research Organization: Sandia Labs., Albuquerque, NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-C-04-0789
• OSTI ID: 7254725
• Report Number(s): SAND-77-0926C; CONF-770650-1
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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