OPERATION DOMINIC, Fish Bowl Series. Project Officers Report--Project 2. 1 External Neutron Flux Measurements

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Abstract:

The objective of this project was to measure the neutron flux as a function of distance from high-altitude nuclear detonations. The threshold detector system was used to measure the flux. Gold, U235, Pu239, Np237, U238, sulfur, magnesium, aluminum, and zirconium foils were employed as detecting materials. Instrument pods carried aloft by the launch vehicles were used to position the detectors near the detonation. Four sets of instruments were placed in each of three pods for Shots Blue Gill Triple Prime, King Fish and Starfish Prime. The project was considered a success because it obtained data in all events.

Author(s):
Kinch, John W.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY NUCLEAR EFFECTS LAB EDGEWOOD ARSENAL MD
Supplementary Note:
Extracted version of report dated 30 Dec 1963. DOI: 10.21236/ADA995304
Pagination:
0037

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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-POR-2012(EX), DOE-WT-2012(EX)
Monitor Series:
POR-2012(EX), WT-2012(EX), DNA
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_6.3.3_Spectrum Management; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_6.3_Net Management; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*NEUTRON FLUX, *NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS, EXTERNAL, HIGH ALTITUDE, NEUTRON DETECTORS, RANGE(DISTANCE)
Field(s)/Group(s):
Fission Reactor Physics, Nuclear Weapons
Keyword(s):
DOMINIC OPERATION, FISH BOWL SERIES, BLUE GILL TRIPLE PRIME SHOT, KING FISH SHOT, STAR FISH PRIME SHOT, HIGH ALTITUDE NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS, NTPR(NUCLEAR TEST PERSONNEL REVIEW)
Report Date:
1985 Apr 01