STANDARD RECOVERY PROCEDURE FOR TACTICAL DECONTAMINATION OF SHIPS

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Abstract:

The objectives of this project were 1 to proof test a proposed standard recovery procedure for the tactical decontamination of Navy ships and 2 to perform, as required, an operational decontamination of each of three test ships to enable them to make their next scheduled participation. Three washdown-equipped test ships, the YAG-39, the YAG-40, and the LST-611, served as fallout-collection stations and test platforms for other Program 2 projects. These ships were successively contaminated by radioactive fallout from Shots Zuni, Flathead, Navajo, and Tewa. Because of insufficient contamination aboard the ships on their arrival at Eniwetok Lagoon following their several missions, the primary objective was not fulfilled. Therefore, the function of Project 2.9 was generally restricted to operational decontamination between shots.

Author(s):
Vine, F. S. ; Owen, W. L.
Author Organization(s):
BUREAU OF SHIPS WASHINGTON DC
Supplementary Note:
Report on Operation Redwing, Project 2.9 .
Pagination:
0044

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AEC-WT-1323
Monitor Series:
WT-1323, AEC
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.1_Force Management; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_6.2.1_Information Sharing
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*NAVAL VESSELS(SUPPORT), DECONTAMINATION, CLEANING COMPOUNDS, RADIOACTIVE CONTAMINATION, MINESWEEPERS, RADIATION MEASURING INSTRUMENTS, FALLOUT
Field(s)/Group(s):
Marine Engineering, Radioactivity, Radioactive Wastes and Fission Products
Keyword(s):
FLATHEAD SHOT, NAVAJO SHOT, REDWING OPERATION, TEWA SHOT, YAG 39 VESSEL, ZUNI SHOT, YAG 40 VESSEL
Report Date:
1959 Mar 20