Accession Number:

ADA995383

Title:

OPERATION HARDTACK. Project 2.6. Neutron Flux from Very-High-Altitude Bursts

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

NAVAL RESEARCH LAB WASHINGTON DC

Personal Author(s):

• Hanscome, T. D.
• Alers, P. B.
• Caldwell, P. A.
• Drachman, R. J.
• Gorbics, S. G.

Report Date:

1985-09-01

Pagination or Media Count:

97.0

Abstract:

The primary objective of this project was to measure neutron flux and gamma-ray flux versus range and time from missileborne, megaton nuclear detonations at high altitudes by means of instrumented pods that were to be ejected, during the missile thrust period, at times that were selected to position the pods at predetermined distances from the burst. Specific objectives were 1 neutron flux versus time was to be measured at each of three pod positions during each shot and 2 a measurement of gamma-ray dose rate versus time was sought from each pod during each shot. Keywords Neutron Flux High Altitude Bursts.

Descriptors:

• *NUCLEAR EXPLOSION TESTING
• *THERMAL RADIATION
• BURSTING CHARGES
• DETONATIONS
• DOSE RATE
• EXTERNAL STORES
• FLUX(RATE)
• GAMMA RAYS
• HIGH ALTITUDE
• INSTRUMENTATION
• NEUTRON FLUX

Subject Categories:

• Radioactivity, Radioactive Wastes and Fission Products

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE