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CHAPTER 8

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X-RAY - YOKE — ZEBRA
X-RAY Test.

During the week prior to X-RAY day final details o.
installations were accanplished,

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The technical measurements unit

distributed film badges and heat sensitive papers for recording various
intensities on ZERO island at a mmber of structures, stakes, etc.
Many different materials for exposure such as papers, woods, etc. as
well as biologicals were also set out at this time,
At Eniwetok a base of operations had Deen established at the air
strip to carry out RadSafe missions in that area,

These missions

involved monitoring returning drone planes, removing and disposing

filter units, and obtaining accelerometer data from these aircraft,
as well as monitoring crews before their return to Kwajalein,

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addition to these missions at the air strip this party was to monitor
the swimming beach and effect general. radiological safety for the island.
Monitors were established on Ujelang and Parry Islands to effect
radiological safety as well as coordinate film badges distribution and
collection among personnel required to remain there through the

operation.

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Other monitors were sent aboard the various ships in the Task
Force,

They were to keep an accurate check on any radioactive samples

brought aboard as well as effect radiological safety among personnel,

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