Exercise Desert Rock VII and VIII, Operation Order Number 11. Army, Camp Desert Rock, Nevada.
Abstract
The Hq, Exercise Desert Rock VII and VIII, supervises and coordinates Desert Rock Army, and Air Force participation in shot JOHN in the YUCCA FLAT area in the NEVADA TEST SITE commencing at H-hour on D-day to: (a) indoctrinate selected observers in effects of atomic weapons (Project personnel, selected personnel from CAMP DESERT ROCK, and US Air Force participants); (b) track the movement of radioactive clouds, determine the height of the clouds, and investigate the feasibility of special and standard Army radar equipment for such use, (Project 50.3); and (c) determine the organization, equipment, and weather data required by US Army units to predict and monitor radiological fallout (Project 50.8).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 25, 1957
- Accession Number
- ADA080253