Accession Number:

ADA139151

Title:

Operation SANDSTONE: 1948

Descriptive Note:

Technical rept.

Corporate Author:

KAMAN TEMPO SANTA BARBARA CA

Personal Author(s):

• Berkhouse, L. H.
• Hallowell, J. H.
• McMullan, F. W.
• Davis, S. E.
• Jones, C. B.
• Gladeck, F. R.
• Martin, E. J.
• Osborn, M. J.
• Rogers, W. E.

Report Date:

1983-12-19

Pagination or Media Count:

222.0

Abstract:

SANDSTONE was a three-detonation atmospheric nuclear weapon test series conducted during the spring of 1948 at Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands. Report emphasis is on the radiological safety of the personnel. Available records on personnel exposure are summarized.

Descriptors:

• *NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS
• *NUCLEAR EXPLOSION TESTING
• *RADIATION EFFECTS
• *DOSIMETRY
• MILITARY PERSONNEL
• SAFETY
• EXPOSURE(PHYSIOLOGY)
• LOW ALTITUDE
• FALLOUT
• CIVILIAN PERSONNEL
• NUCLEAR RADIATION
• AIRBURST

Subject Categories:

• Radiobiology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE