Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Explosives. Project Plowshare

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Abstract:

This report summarizes the AEC activity in the peaceful uses of nuclear explosives. The primary effort in this field is being conducted by the Lawrence Radiation Laboratory under their PLOWSHARE program. It is intended that subsequent reports be issued annually, with quarterly supplements to maintain the currency of the basic report. A selected bibliography is included for the reader who desires further information.

Author(s):
No Author(s) Identified
Author Organization(s):
CALIFORNIA UNIV BERKELEY LAWRENCE RADIATION LAB
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Feb 1957-Sep 1959
Pagination:
0043

Security Markings

DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
DASA/NM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_8_Building Partnerships; JCA_8.2_Shape; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_8.2.2_Provide Aid to Foreign Partners and Institutions; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange; JCA_1.2_Force Preparation; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_6.4_Information Assurance; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_4.3_Maintain
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS, REPORTS, UNDERGROUND EXPLOSIONS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Nuclear Explosions and Devices (Non-Military)
Keyword(s):
PLOWSHARE, OXCART, CHARIOT, TRANS ISTHMIAN CANAL, GNOME, CAULDRON, VINTAGE, NUCLEAR DEVICES, UNDERGROUND DETONATIONS
Report Date:
1959 Sep 01
Creation Date:
2008 Jan 02