Exercise Desert Rock VII and VIII, Operation Order Number 9. Army, Camp Desert Rock, Nevada.
Abstract
The Atomic Energy Commission detonates an atomic device (DIABLO) at H-hour on D-day which will be observed by approximately 400 observers. After the shot personnel will monitor in the ground-zero area, and Signal and Artillery radar sets will be operated. Hq, Exercise Desert Rock VII, supervises and coordinates Desert Rock Army, Navy, and Air Force participation in shot DIABLO in the YUCCA FLAT area in the NEVADA TEST SITE commencing at H-hour on D-day to: (1) indoctrinate selected observers in effects of atomic weapons (Project personnel and selected personnel from CAMP DESERT ROCK); (2) track the movement of radioactive clouds, determine the height of the clouds, and investigate the feasibility of special and standardized Army radar equipment for such use; (3) determine the organization, equipment, and weather data required by US Army units to predict and monitor radiological fallout; and (4) conduct monitoring exercises to train passive-defense personnel in radiological defense.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 08, 1957
- Accession Number
- ADA080251