Operation IVY: 1952

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Abstract:

Ivy was a two-detonation atmospheric nuclear weapon test series conducted during October and November of 1952 at Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands. One of the two events was designated Mike and was the first thermonuclear or hydrogen bomb. Report emphasis is on the radiological safety of the personnel. Available records on personnel exposure are summarized.

Author(s):
Gladeck, F. R. ; Hallowell, J. H. ; Martin, E. J. ; Mcmullan, F. W. ; Miller, R. H. ; Pozega, R. ; Rogers, W. E. ; Rowland, R. H. ; Shelton, C. F. ; Berkhouse, L.
Author Organization(s):
KAMAN TEMPO SANTA BARBARA CA
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
SBI-AD-E301 098
Pagination:
0364

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):
KT-82-026(R), DNA-6036F
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DNA001-79-C-0472
Task Number(s):
K506
Project Number(s):
U99QAXM
Monitor Series:
6036F, DNA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4.5.2_Contractor Management; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_5.4_Decide
Modernization Areas:
Microelectronics; Space
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*NUCLEAR WEAPONS, *NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS, *NUCLEAR EXPLOSION TESTING, *NUCLEAR RADIATION, HUMAN BODY, FALLOUT, RADIATION EFFECTS, NUCLEAR RADIATION PROTECTION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Radiobiology, Nuclear Weapons
Keyword(s):
*IVY OPERATION, ENEWETAK, JOINT TASK FORCE 132, KING SHOT, MIKE SHOT, NUCLEAR TEST PERSONNEL REVIEW, PACIFIC PROVING GROUNDS, RADIATION EFFECTS(HUMANS), PE62704H, WU09
Report Date:
1982 Dec 01