CASTLE Series, 1954.

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Abstract:

CASTLE was an atmospheric nuclear weapons test series held in the Marshall Islands at Enewetak and Bikini atolls in 1954. This is a report of DOD peronnel in CASTLE with an emphasis on operations and radiological safety.

Author(s):
Martin, Edwin J. ; Rowland, Richard H.
Author Organization(s):
KAMAN TEMPO SANTA BARBARA CA
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0530

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
KT-81-0026(R), DNA-6035F
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DNA001-79-C-0472
Task Number(s):
K506
Project Number(s):
U99QAXM
Monitor Series:
6035F, AD-E301 010
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_4.5.2_Contractor Management; JCA_5.2_Understand
Modernization Areas:
Autonomy; Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*NUCLEAR EXPLOSION TESTING, *RADIATION EFFECTS, *NUCLEAR RADIATION PROTECTION, CIVILIAN PERSONNEL, MILITARY AIRCRAFT, MILITARY EQUIPMENT, YIELD(NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS), RADIATION DOSAGE, JOINT MILITARY ACTIVITIES, SAFETY, BIKINI ATOLL, MARSHALL ISLANDS, ENEWETAK ATOLL, PACIFIC OCEAN ISLANDS, TEST METHODS, MEASURING INSTRUMENTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Nuclear Radiation Shielding, Protection and Safety, Radioactivity, Radioactive Wastes and Fission Products
Keyword(s):
CASTLE operation, Nuclear test personnel review, BRAVO shot, ROMEO shot, KOON shot, UNION shot, YANKEE shot, NECTAR shot, Atmospheric bursts, Joint task force 7, Radiation effects(Humans), WU09
Report Date:
1982 Apr 01