Accession Number:

AD0871279

Title:

A Nuclear Electromagnetic Pulse (NEMP) and Light Flash Sensor.

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. Jul 63-Jul 69,

Corporate Author:

NAVAL CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB PORT HUENEME CA

Personal Author(s):

• Lasitter, H. A.

Report Date:

1970-05-01

Pagination or Media Count:

39.0

Abstract:

An electromagnetic pulse and light flash sensor, capable of sensing the occurrence of nuclear blasts, was developed and evaluated by the Naval Civil Engineering Laboratory. This unit is used in conjunction with a blast-closure valve for protective shelters. The sensor is not subject to excessive levels of gamma radiation. Author

Descriptors:

• *NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS
• *FALLOUT SHELTERS
• *ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSES
• DETECTORS
• WARNING SYSTEMS
• DETECTORS
• RELIABILITY
• GAMMA RAYS
• RADIATION HAZARDS
• PROTECTION

Subject Categories:

• Countermeasures
• Optical Detection and Detectors

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE