FIELD RADIOLOGICAL DEFENSE TECHNICAL OPERATIONS,

Ft. Belvoir Defense Technical Information Center MAR 1958.

31 p.

Rept. on Operation Plumbbob, Nevada Test Site, May-Oct 57.

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE

The project was conducted to provide orientation, instruction, and practical training in radiological defense technical operations associated with a fallout radiation field. Techniques employed were foot surveys, vehicle surveys, and aerial surveys utilizing standard FCDA radiation detection instruments and other equipment. During field exercises data were collected for the evaluation of the several monitoring techniques on the beta-gamma ratio and in support of the technical projects of Program 35 conducting decontamination studies and aerial survey techniques. The orientation program included briefings on the weapons testing program, scientific projects designed to improve the state of knowledge of the characteristics of fallout radiation, and the use of test results in radiological defense planning. The objectives of the training projects were fulfilled. The response of participants was favorable; and participants recommended that the training projects be continued in future continental series.

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September 15, 2009