ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSES FROM LOW-YIELD BURSTS
Abstract
Wave forms of the electromagnetic pulse received from low-yield detonations were recorded for use in improving methods of estimating yields of such devices. Also, display components of the det onation locator central AN/GSS-5(XE-1) were evaluated. The wave forms were measured over frequency bands of 1 kc to 10 Mc and 0 to 250 kc, at a regge of about 100 miles. In each of the three detection and recording systems, the means of detection was a probe antenna coupled to oscilloscope inputs. Photographic records were made of the oscilloscope displays. Recordings were obtained from three above-ground, kiloton range nuclear detonations. Electromagnetic pulses from very-low-yield shots were not ob served because of locally generated noise (sferics). Signals from subsurface detonations were not detected. The equipment proved to be adequate for the recording of known friendly fire detonations in the kiloton range. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 31, 1960
- Accession Number
- AD0341623
Entities
People
- A. Farnochi
- G. Cantor
Organizations
- United States Army Communications-Electronics Command