Operation BUSTER-JANGLE, 1951

Abstract

This report describes the activities of DOD military and civilian personnel in Operation BUSTER-JANGLE, the second series of atmospheric nuclear weapons tests conducted at the Nevada Proving Ground from 22 October through 29 November 1951. The BUSTER-JANGLE series consisted of seven events. DOD personnel participated in Excerises Desert Rock I, II, III and in scientific projects conducted by the test units. Radiological safety criteria and procedures were established and implemented during Operation BUSTER-JANGLE to minimize participants' exposure to ionizing radiation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 21, 1982
Accession Number
ADA123441

Entities

People

  • Carl Maag
  • Jean Massie
  • Jean Ponton
  • Robert Shepanek
  • Stephen Rohrer

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cameras
  • Employment
  • Explosives
  • Gamma Rays
  • Health Services
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Science
  • Nuclear Bombs
  • Nuclear Explosions
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Personnel Management
  • Radioactive Contamination
  • Test And Evaluation
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

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  • Explosive Engineering.