CRATER MEASUREMENTS.

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Abstract:

The objective of this project was to measure the physical characteristics of craters produced by the detonation of nuclear devices so as to obtain a more thorough understanding of crater-prediction phenomenology. Crater measurements were made on the five surface or near-surface shots Lacrosse, Zuni, Seminole, Mohawk, and Tewa. Crater radius, crater depth, and approximate profile were determined by use of aerial photography and lead-line sounding techniques. Aerial mapping photographs were made of the craters after the shots, and these were used to plot ground elevations to give the crater radius. Lead-line soundings were made along diameters of each crater to determine the depth and average profile. Author

Author(s):
Lewis, J. G. ; Deeds, F. E. ; Patterson, A. W.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LABS FORT BELVOIR VA
Descriptive Note:
Rept. for May-July 56,
Supplementary Note:
Report on Operation Redwing, Proj. 1.8 (U).
Pagination:
0042

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DASA-WT1307
Monitor Series:
WT1307
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS, CRATERING) (U) NUCLEAR EXPLOSION DAMAGE, MEASUREMENT, MATHEMATICAL PREDICTION, AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHY, PHOTOGRAMMETRY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Nuclear Explosions and Devices (Non-Military)
Report Date:
1959 Mar 12