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Air, Precipitation, and Surface Contamination at Certain Localities in New Mexico from Operation Teapot, Spring 1955

The following report describes the findings of air samplings taken that followed the Wasp detonation of Operation Teapot.

Date: 1956

Creator: Johnson, William S.

Item Type: Report

Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department

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Deep Underground Test Shots

From abstract: "The purpose of this note is to consider the feasibility of conducting kiloton-weapons tests in underground holes sufficiently deep so that the explosion will be effectively contained. Such a shot would have the advantage that it could be detonated independently of weather conditions, and thus would allow greater freedom in the test program."

Date: February 21, 1956

Creator: Griggs, David, 1911-1974 & Teller, Edward, 1908-2003