Shot GALILEO, A Test of the PLUMBBOB Series, 2 September 1957.

Abstract

This report describes the activities of DOD personnel, both military and civilian, in Shot GALILEO, the 16th nuclear test in the PLUMBBOB atmospheric weapons testing series. The test was conducted on 2 September 1957 and involved participants from Exercise Desert Rock VIII, AFSWP, AFSWC, and AEC test groups. This volume also describes the radiological safety criteria and procedures in effect at Shot GALILEO. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 27, 1981
Accession Number
ADA103829

Entities

People

  • Burt Collins
  • James Striegel
  • Jean Ponton
  • Martha Wilkinson

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Aircrafts
  • Army
  • Army Personnel
  • Gamma Rays
  • Health Services
  • Ionizing Radiation
  • Measurement
  • Military Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Navy
  • Radiation Protection
  • Students
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

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