Operation REDWING 1956

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Abstract:

REDWING was a 17-detonation atmospheric nuclear weapons test series conducted in the Marshall Islands at Enewetak and Bikini atolls in spring and summer 1956. This is a report of DOD personnel in REDWING with an emphasis on operations and radiological safety.

Author(s):
Bruce-henderson, S. ; Gladeck, F. R. ; Hallowell, J. H. ; Martin, E. J. ; Mcmullan, F. W.
Author Organization(s):
KAMAN TEMPO SANTA BARBARA CA
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Pagination:
0442

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-82-021(R), DNA-6037F
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DNA001-79-C-0472
Task Number(s):
K506
Project Number(s):
U99QAXM
Monitor Series:
6037F, DNA
 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_4_Logistics; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.6.1_Assess Compliance with Guidance; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives
Modernization Areas:
Space; Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS, *NUCLEAR EXPLOSION TESTING, *DOSIMETRY, MILITARY PERSONNEL, HUMANS, SAFETY, FALLOUT, BIKINI ATOLL, RADIATION EFFECTS, EXPOSURE(PHYSIOLOGY), NUCLEAR RADIATION, AIRBURST, SURFACE BURST
Field(s)/Group(s):
Radiobiology
Keyword(s):
*REDWING OPERATION, APACHE SHOT, LACROSSE SHOT, ZUNI SHOT, YUMA SHOT, ERIE SHOT, SEMINOLE SHOT, FLATHEAD SHOT, BLACKFOOT SHOT, KICKAPOO SHOT, OSAGE SHOT, INCA SHOT, DAKOTA SHOT, MOHAWK SHOT, NAVAJO SHOT, TEWA SHOT, HURON SHOT, ENEWETAK, NTPR(NUCLEAR TEST PERSONNEL REVIEW), RADIATION EFFECTS(HUMANS), RADIOLOGICAL SAFETY, JOINT TASK FORCE 7, ENIWETOK ATOLL, PE62715H, WU09
Report Date:
1982 Aug 01