Accession Number:

ADA136820

Title:

Operation DOMINIC I-1962.

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.

Corporate Author:

KAMAN TEMPO SANTA BARBARA CA

Report Date:

1983-02-01

Pagination or Media Count:

432.0

Abstract:

DOMINIC I was an atmospheric nuclear weapons test series conducted in the Pacific Ocean area in 1962. It included 5 high-altitude shots at Johnston Island, 29 airdrop airburst events near Johnston and Christmas Islands, one Polaris-launched airburst in the Christmas Island area, and one underwater test in the Pacific Ocean off the United States West Coast. This is a report on DOD personnel with an emphasis on operations and radiological safety.

Subject Categories:

  • Radiobiology
  • Nuclear Weapons

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE