THE GNOME EXPLOSION AND ITS BEARING ON NUCLEAR TEST DETECTION,

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Abstract:

The GNOME nuclear explosion was detonated in salt underground. The object of this report is to assess the early analyses of the seismic data from the GNOME explosion in its relation to nuclear test detection. To do this, the report is divided into three sections I. Source, II. Propagation Paths and Recording Sites, and III. Effects on Geneva Criteria. Author

Author(s):
Berg, Joseph W., Jr.
Author Organization(s):
INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ARLINGTON VA
Annotation:
The GNOME explosion and its bearing on nuclear test detection.
Pagination:
0007

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TN-62-11, UBG-62-347
Contract/Grant Number(s):
SD50
 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, UNDERGROUND EXPLOSIONS, EXPLOSION EFFECTS, SEISMOGRAPHS, DETECTION, RECORDING SYSTEMS, WAVE PROPAGATION
Keyword(s):
GNOME SHOT, RAINIER
Report Date:
1962 Mar 01