Fallout Studies and Assessment of Radiological Phenomena. Preliminary Report

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Data were obtained to evaluate the attenuation of photons, emitted from a fallout field, due to the surface roughness of the terrain. A study was made to determine the effect of the shot tower on the fallout material. Particles for comparison were collected from two detonations of equal scaled height, one tower supported and the other balloon supported. Data on time-dependent phenomena were recorded, as were physical characteristics of the fallout material. The use of small balloons as instrument platforms and a new fallout collector were evaluated for field use. No conclusions or recommendations can be made at this time. … continued below

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Egeberg, L.E. November 1, 1957.

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  • Main Title: Fallout Studies and Assessment of Radiological Phenomena. Preliminary Report
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Data were obtained to evaluate the attenuation of photons, emitted from a fallout field, due to the surface roughness of the terrain. A study was made to determine the effect of the shot tower on the fallout material. Particles for comparison were collected from two detonations of equal scaled height, one tower supported and the other balloon supported. Data on time-dependent phenomena were recorded, as were physical characteristics of the fallout material. The use of small balloons as instrument platforms and a new fallout collector were evaluated for field use. No conclusions or recommendations can be made at this time. (auth)

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Project 32.4 of OPERATION PLUMBBOB. Orig. Receipt Date: 31-DEC-58

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Egeberg, L.E. Fallout Studies and Assessment of Radiological Phenomena. Preliminary Report, report, November 1, 1957; San Francisco, California. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc1023420/: accessed July 12, 2026), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.

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