Operation HARDTACK II, 1958 /

Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	United States. Nuclear Test Personnel Review, JRB Associates
Format:	Government Document eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Washington, D.C. : Defense Nuclear Agency, 1982.
Series:	DNA (Washington, D.C.) ; 6026F.
Subjects:	Operation Hardtack, 1958. Nuclear weapons > Nevada > Testing. Atomic bomb > Nevada > Testing. Radioactive fallout > Nevada. Radiation > Safety measures. Nevada National Security Site (Nev.) Atomic bomb > Testing. Nuclear weapons > Testing. Radioactive fallout. Nevada. Nevada > Nevada National Security Site.
Online Access:	https://purl.fdlp.gov/GPO/gpo222774

Description
Abstract:	This report describes the activities of an estimated 1,000 DoD personnel, both military and civilian, in Operation HARDTACK II, a nuclear testing series conducted in Nevada from 12 September to 30 October 1958. The series consisted of 37 events: 19 weapons tests and 18 safety experiments. DoD activities included scientific test participation, staff support, and air support. Radiological safety procedures were established and implemented to minimize individual radiation exposures.
Item Description:	"United States Atmospheric Nuclear Weapons Tests, Nuclear Test Personnel Review." "Performing organization ... JRB Associates"--Report documentation page. "3 December 1982." Nuclear weapons tests: Shots EDDY; MORA; TAMALPAIS; QUAY; LEA; HAMILTON; LOGAN; DONA ANA; RIO ARRIBA; SOCORRO; WRANGELL; RUSHMORE; SANFORD; DE BACA; MAZAMA; HUMBOLDT; SANTA FE; BLANCA. Safety experiments: OTERO; BERNALILLO; LUNA; MERCURY; VALENCIA; MARS; HILDALGO; COLFAX; NEPTUNE; VESTA; SAN JUAN; OBERON; CATRON; JUNO; CERES; CHAVEZ; GANYMEDE; TITANIA. In scope of the U.S. Government Publishing Office Cataloging and Indexing Program (C&I) and Federal Depository Library Program (FDLP). GPO Cataloging Record Distribution Program (CRDP).
Physical Description:	1 online resource (240 pages) : illustrations.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 215-222).