PREDICTION OF CRATER DIMENSIONS FOR THE TEAPOT UNDERGROUND TEST
Abstract
Crater dimensions which may be anticipated for the underground explosions of a 1.2-KT nuclear device as part of the TEAPOT nuclear test series are discussed. Estimates are made on the basis of available crater measurements at the Nevada Test Site and appropriate scaling procedures. A value approximately half way between estimated upper and lower limits of 210 and 167 feet for the crater radius, or about 190 feet, is given. Other characteristic dimensions are estimated such as the diameter at the top of the lip, the height of the lip above the original surface, and the depths measured from the top of the lip or from the original surface.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 13, 1955
- Accession Number
- AD0449936
Entities
People
- J. E. Hill
- J. J. Gilvarry
Organizations
- RAND Corporation