Operation DOMINIC I-1962.

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Abstract:

DOMINIC I was an atmospheric nuclear weapons test series conducted in the Pacific Ocean area in 1962. It included 5 high-altitude shots at Johnston Island, 29 airdrop airburst events near Johnston and Christmas Islands, one Polaris-launched airburst in the Christmas Island area, and one underwater test in the Pacific Ocean off the United States West Coast. This is a report on DOD personnel with an emphasis on operations and radiological safety.

Author(s):
Berkhouse, L. ; Davis, S. E. ; Gladeck, F. R. ; Hallowell, J. H. ; Jones, C. B.
Author Organization(s):
KAMAN TEMPO SANTA BARBARA CA
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.
Pagination:
0432

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
KT-82-018(R), DNA-6040F
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DNA001-79-C-0472
Task Number(s):
K506
Project Number(s):
U99QAXM
Monitor Series:
6040F, DNA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_4_Logistics; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.4_Decide; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_5.4.3_Establish Rule Sets; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_4.3_Maintain; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS, *NUCLEAR EXPLOSION TESTING, NUCLEAR WEAPONS, MILITARY PERSONNEL, DECONTAMINATION, AIRBURST, EXPLOSION EFFECTS, NUCLEAR RADIATION, SAFETY, HIGH ALTITUDE, CIVILIAN PERSONNEL, EXPOSURE(PHYSIOLOGY), UNDERWATER EXPLOSIONS, RADIATION MONITORS, JOHNSTON ISLAND, DOSIMETRY, CHRISTMAS ISLAND
Field(s)/Group(s):
Radiobiology, Nuclear Weapons
Keyword(s):
*DOMINIC OPERATION, ATMOSPHERIC BURSTS, ASROC, JTF 8, NTPR(NUCLEAR TEST PERSONNEL REVIEW), RADIOLOGICAL SAFETY, FISHBOWL SHOT, STARFISH SHOT, BLUEGILL SHOT, KINGFISH SHOT, TIGHTROPE SHOT, CHECKMATE SHOT, SWORDFISH SHOT, FRIGATE BIRD SHOT, ADOBE SHOT, AZTEC SHOT, ARKANSAS SHOT, QUESTA SHOT, YUKON SHOT, MESILLA SHOT, MUSKEGON SHOT, ENCINO SHOT, SWANEE SHOT, CHETCO SHOT, TANANA SHOT, NAMBE SHOT, ALMA SHOT, TRUCKEE SHOT, YESO SHOT, HARLEM SHOT, RINCONADA SHOT, DULCE SHOT, PETIT SHOT, OTOWI SHOT, BIGHORN SHOT, BLUESTONE SHOT, SUNSET SHOT, PAMLICO SHOT, ANDROSCOGGIN SHOT, BUMPING SHOT, CHAMA SHOT, CALAMITY SHOT, HOUSATONIC SHOT, WU09, PE62715H
Report Date:
1983 Feb 01