OPERATION HARDTACK. Project 2.6. Neutron Flux from Very-High-Altitude Bursts

Abstract

The primary objective of this project was to measure neutron flux and gamma-ray flux versus range and time from missileborne, megaton nuclear detonations at high altitudes by means of instrumented pods that were to be ejected, during the missile thrust period, at times that were selected to position the pods at predetermined distances from the burst. Specific objectives were: (1) neutron flux versus time was to be measured at each of three pod positions during each shot and (2) a measurement of gamma-ray dose rate versus time was sought from each pod during each shot. Keywords: Neutron Flux; High Altitude Bursts.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA995383

Entities

People

  • P. A. Caldwell
  • P. B. Alers
  • R. J. Drachman
  • S. G. Gorbics
  • T. D. Hanscome

Organizations

  • United States Naval Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Altitude
  • Data Storage Systems
  • Detectors
  • Fast Neutrons
  • Gamma Rays
  • High Altitude
  • Magnetic Tape
  • Measurement
  • Neutron Detectors
  • Neutron Flux
  • Nuclear Radiation
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Recording Systems
  • Scattering
  • Semiconductor Devices
  • Tape Recorders
  • Telemetry Equipment

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Solar Physics