Operation RANGER, Shots ABLE, BAKER, EASY, BAKER-2, FOX, 25 January-6 February 1951

Abstract

This report describes the activities of DOD personnel, both military and civilian, in Operation RANGER, the first atmospheric nuclear weapons testing series, conducted in Nevada from 25 January to 6 February 1951. The RANGER series consisted of one high-explosive shot and five nuclear shots: ABLE, BAKER, EASY, BAKER-2, and FOX. DOD activities included scientific and diagnostic experiments, DOD air and land support activities, and radiological safety activities. In addition, radiological safety procedures were established and implemented to minimize the radiation exposures of test participants.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 26, 1982
Accession Number
ADA118684

Entities

People

  • Carl Maag
  • Robert Shepanek
  • Stephen Rohrer

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Air Force Personnel
  • Aircrafts
  • Bomb Bay Doors
  • Cameras
  • Commercial Aircraft
  • Employment
  • Explosives
  • Health Services
  • Measurement
  • Military Personnel
  • Nuclear Bombs
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Organizational Structure
  • Personnel Management
  • War Colleges

Fields of Study

  • Physics

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  • Explosive Engineering.
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