Operation UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE, 1953

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Abstract:

This report describes the activities of an estimated 21,000 DOD personnel, both military and civilian, in Operation UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE, the fourth atmospheric nuclear weapons testing series, conducted in Nevada from 17 March to 4 June 1953. Operation UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE consisted of 11 nuclear events. Activities engaging DOD personnel included Exercise Desert Rock V programs, scientific and diagnostic experiments, and DOD support activities. Radiological safety criteria and procedures were established and implemented during Operation UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE to minimize participants exposures to radioactivity.

Author(s):
Ponton, Jean ; Shepanek, Robert ; Massie, Jeannie ; Rohrer, Stephen ; Maag, Carl
Author Organization(s):
JRB ASSOCIATES INC MCLEAN VA
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA121624
Pagination:
0268

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DNA-6014F
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DNA001-79-C-0473
Task Number(s):
K506
Project Number(s):
U99QAXM
Monitor Series:
6014F, DNA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.1.2_Maneuver to Insert; JCA_4.6_Engineering
Modernization Areas:
Space; Fully Networked C3
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS, *RADIATION PROTECTION, DECONTAMINATION, IONIZING RADIATION, DOSIMETRY
Field(s)/Group(s):
Radiobiology
Keyword(s):
ATMOSPHERIC BURSTS, UPSHOT KNOTHOLE, UPSHOT KNOTHOLE ANNIE, UPSHOT KNOTHOLE BADGER, UPSHOT KNOTHOLE CLIMAX, UPSHOT KNOTHOLE DIXIE, UPSHOT KNOTHOLE ENCORE, UPSHOT KNOTHOLE GRABLE, UPSHOT KNOTHOLE HARRY, UPSHOT KNOTHOLE NANCY, UPSHOT KNOTHOLE RAY, UPSHOT KNOTHOLE RUTH, UPSHOT KNOTHOLE SIMON, DESERT ROCK 5, NUCLEAR EFFECTS(HUMANS), NUCLEAR TEST PERSONNEL REVIEW, WU08
Report Date:
1982 Jan 11