Manned Penetrations Of Atomic Clouds.
Abstract
Seven penetrations were made through clouds resulting from the detonation of five weapons ranging in yield from 8 to 30 kt. These penetrations were made at times of from 17 to 41 minutes after detonation and at indicated altitudes of from 29,000 to 40,000 feet. These weapons were detonated on towers 400 or 500 feet in height. Maximum dose rates as high as 1,800 r/h were encountered. The maximum total dose received on a mission was 17 r. The average and external-gamma-radiation dose rates in the mushroom of the cloud from nuclear detonations are dependent on the penetration time but are independent of the yield of the detonation. The average dose to be expected in penetrating the mushroom of the cloud from a 30-kt detonation at H + 10 minutes in a high-performance aircraft (450 knots) is 11 r. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 30, 1958
- Accession Number
- AD0357957
Entities
People
- Ernest A. Pinson
- James E. Banks
- Kermit C. Kaericher
- Paul M. Crumley
Organizations
- Air Force Special Weapons Center