Operation DOMINIC. Project Stemwinder

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Abstract:

The objective of Project Stemwinder was to probe and sample nuclear clouds as soon as possible after cloud stabilization in order to investigate the amount of radioactive debris which stabilizes in the troposphere and its distribution with height. Sampling was accomplished by the RB-57 aircraft. The detonations investigated were all air bursts over water during Operation Dominic I at Christmas Island. Some data for surface detonations obtained by sampling aircraft during Operation Redwing are used to compare with the Stemwinder data.

Author(s):
Ferber, Gilbert J.
Author Organization(s):
WEATHER BUREAU SILVER SPRING MD
Descriptive Note:
Final rept.
Supplementary Note:
Extracted version of report dated 6 Nov 1964.
Pagination:
0035

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):
DOE-WT-2060(EX)
Monitor Series:
WT-2060(EX), DOE
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_1.4.2_Health Service Delivery; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
Air Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*NUCLEAR CLOUDS, *NUCLEAR EXPLOSION TESTING, CHRISTMAS ISLAND, FALLOUT, NUCLEAR WEAPON DEBRIS, RADIOACTIVE WASTES, RADIOACTIVITY, SAMPLING, TROPOSPHERE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Nuclear Explosions and Devices (Non-Military), Nuclear Weapons
Keyword(s):
NTPR(NUCLEAR TEST PERSONNEL REVIEW), DOMINIC OPERATION, STEMWINDER PROJECT
Report Date:
1985 Sep 01