A System for the Detection of Nuclear Explosions at Long Range by Measurement of Radioactive Debris at Ground Level
Abstract
An evaluation is made of the method of detecting nuclear explosions through the measurement of radioactive debris collected by air filtration. A network of stations for monitoring the radioactivity of the air at ground level for radioactive particulate matter resulting from a nuclear explosion offers a relatively inexpensive, realistically reliable method for detecting those explosions which release radioactive debris into the troposphere . It is concluded that such a monitor technique should be an integral part of any system that is organized to detect the occurrence of nuclear explosions.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 17, 1958
- Accession Number
- AD1225031
Entities
People
- Luther B. Jr Lockhart
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory