Operation SANDSTONE. Nuclear Explosions. 1948. Scientific Director's Report of Atomic Weapon Tests. Annex 7, Part 1. Technical Photography

Abstract

The tower photography program had, as its primary objective, the problem of securing data for the ball of fire expansion rate determination from which the equivalent TNT tonnage of each explosion could be obtained. Secondary objectives were data for shock wave velocity determination at later stages and a good documentation of the explosion.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 06, 1948
Accession Number
ADA995319

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  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

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  • Accuracy
  • Air Force Facilities
  • Birds
  • Cameras
  • Control Panels
  • Control Systems
  • Electrical Equipment
  • Health Services
  • Measurement
  • Medical Personnel
  • Motion Picture Cameras
  • Photographic Materials
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Test Equipment
  • Transportation
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