OPERATION HARDTACK. Project 6.6. X-Band Radar Determination of Nuclear-Cloud Parameters

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Abstract:

The general objectives of this project were to make observations with weather Radar Set ANCPS-9 in order to determine what characteristics and parameters of a nuclear detonation could be detected with X band radar. The specific objectives were to obtain data that would lead to the determination of the following information relative to the nuclear cloud rate of rise, rate of horizontal growth, maximum height, maximum diameter, stabilized height, fallout pattern due to the initial cloud formation, and range and azimuth versus time. As a result of this project, it was determined that the ANCPS-9 radar is well suited for observations of surface or near-surface bursts, as would be expected from a comparison of its performance characteristics with those of other available radar sets. Keywords Nuclear Clouds Radar Detection Cloud Growth.

Author(s):
Bastian, C. W. ; Robbiani, R. ; Hargrave, J.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY SIGNAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT LAB FORT MONMOUTH NJ
Supplementary Note:
Extracted version of report dated 29 Apr 1960.
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):
DOE-WT-1640(EX)
Monitor Series:
WT-1640(EX), DOE
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_6.1.2_Wireless Transmission; JCA_6_Net Centric; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.5.4_Requirements Definition; JCA_4.5_Operational Contract Support
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*CLOUDS, *NUCLEAR CLOUDS, DETERMINATION, FALLOUT, GROWTH(GENERAL), HEIGHT, HORIZONTAL ORIENTATION, LEAD(METAL), METEOROLOGICAL RADAR, NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS, OBSERVATION, PATTERNS, RADAR, RADAR EQUIPMENT, RATES, STABILIZATION, SURFACES, X BAND
Field(s)/Group(s):
Active and Passive Radar Detection and Equipment, Couplers, Fasteners and Joints, Nuclear Explosions and Devices (Non-Military)
Keyword(s):
*NUCLEAR EXPLOSION TESTING, *METEOROLOGICAL RADAR, AN CPS 9, HARDTACK OPERATION, KOA SHOT, X BAND
Report Date:
1985 Sep 01