A New Seismic Data System for Determining Nuclear Test Yields At the Nevada Test Site
Description:
An important capability in conducting underground nuclear tests is to be able to determine the nuclear test yield accurately within hours after a test. Due to a nuclear test moratorium, the seismic method that has been used in the past has not been exercised since a non-proliferation high explosive test in 1993. Since that time, the seismic recording system and the computing environment have been replaced with modern equipment. This report describes the actions that have been taken to preserve …
more
Date:
November 1, 2001
Creator:
LEE, JONATHAN W.
Item Type:
Refine your search to only
Report
Partner:
UNT Libraries Government Documents Department