Operation Hardtack April - October 1958. Radiological Safety
Abstract
This report contains a description of the mission, organization and activities of Task Unit 6, Task Group 7.1, Joint Task Force SEVEN, during Operation Hardtack. Task Unit 6 was charged with the responsibility of providing radiological safety support for the Scientific Task Group, TG 7.1. The various chapters are devoted to a discussion of the activities engaged in by the Task Unit and the organization necessary to provide adequate radiological safety support for a weapons test operation of the magnitude of Operation Hardtack. Radiological survey results of the atolls following firing of the various devices are presented. Special problems arising during the operation are discussed.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 06, 1959
- Accession Number
- ADA995198
Entities
People
- George C. Zimmerman
- Gordon J. Jacks