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Accession Number:
ADA995347
Title:
Operation Hardtack. Project 6.5. Radar Determination of Fireball Phenomena
Corporate Author:
ARMY SIGNAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LAB FORT MONMOUTH NJ
Report Date:
1985-09-01
Abstract:
The objectives of this project were to investigate the nature of radar echoes from the fireball produced by atomic detonations, and to determine the feasibility of finding ground zero, height-of-burst, and yield by means of radar echoes. It was concluded that no radar echoes were received from the fireballs of any Hardtack detonations. For surface shots, radar techniques can be used to determine ground zero to an accuracy of or - 140 feet. The proportionality between maximum target size and yield of the device indicated that maximum size might be used as a rough measure of yield.
Supplementary Note:
Extracted version of report dated 16 May 1960. DOI: 10.21236/ADA995347
Pages:
0069
Distribution Statement:
Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited.
File Size:
5.20MB
