ON-SITE HEALTH-AND-SAFETY REPORT
Abstract
Project Shoal was an underground nuclear test detonated near Fallon, Nevada, on Oct 26, 1963. Radiation at shot time was completely contained; released amounts during postshot drilling were negligible. Maximum alpha and beta activities from sticky trays were 5.3. and 8.7 x 10 to the -4th power microcuries per sq. ft. of surface, respectively. Maximum gamma plus beta reading from portable-instrument monitoring was 50 mrad/hr in air at the drill- rig casing Dec 17. Results from gamma remote monitoring, area-film-badge analysis and personnel dosimetry were negative. Maximum iodine 131 activity measured from filters in air samplers showed 7.2 x 10 to the -3d power microcuries per cu m of air during the period Nov 29 to Dec 1. Xenon was released through the vent-line exhaust at 21 and 92 curies for xenon 131m and 133, respectively.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 01, 1964
- Accession Number
- AD0607966
Entities
People
- Alan W. Ward
- Bernard F. Eubank