Measurement of Permanent Ground Movements with Depth,

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Abstract:

The objective of Project 1.13 was to measure permanent ground deformations with depth result ing from a surface nuclear blast. Six 75-foot deep plastic casings were installed in pairs at distances of 150, 180, and 210 feet from ground zero. The overpressures at these distances were

Author(s):
Bulin, G. V. ; Wilson, S. D.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE SPECIAL WEAPONS CENTER KIRTLAND AFB N MEX
Supplementary Note:
Report on Operation Sun Beam Shot Johnie Boy. (U)
Annotation:
Measurement of permanent ground movements with depth.
Pagination:
0067

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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-POR-2287, AEC-WT-2287
Project Number(s):
1.13
Monitor Series:
POR-2287, WT-2287
 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 EXPLOSION DAMAGE, TERRAIN), NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS, SURFACE BURST, PRESSURE, SEISMIC WAVES, INSTRUMENTATION, SOIL MECHANICS, STRUCTURAL GEOLOGY, CRATERING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Soil Mechanics, Seismology, Nuclear Explosions and Devices (Non-Military)
Keyword(s):
SUN BEAM OPERATION
Report Date:
1963 Jul 03