Exercise Desert Rock VII and VIII, Operation Order Number 12. Army, Camp Desert Rock, Nevada.
Abstract
The Atomic Energy Commission detonates an atomic device (KEPLER) at H-hour on D-day which will be observed by approximately 1200 observers. After the shot personnel will monitor in the ground-zero area, Signal and Artillery radar sets will be operated, and Artillery Troop Test will be conducted. Hq. Exercise Desert Rock VII & VIII, supervises and coordinates Desert Rock Army, Navy, and Air Force participation in shot KEPLER in the YUCCA FLAT area in the NEVADA TEST SITE commencing at H-hour on D-day to: indoctrinate selected observers in effect of atomic weapons (Project personnel and selected personnel from CAMP DESERT ROCK); 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 (Project 50.3); and 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
- ADA080254