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CONCLUSIONS

The only conclusion that can be derived from the ground-motion data of Project 1.7 is that
they are insignificant. They are inadequate for either correlation with damage or recorder
shelter design needs and do not supplement or complete the data from Mike shot of Operation
Ivy.

REFERENCES
1. R. H. Thompson, Instrumentation for Projects 1.2a, 1.3, and 1.7, Operation Castle Report
WT-907 (in preparation).
2. J. J. Meszaros and C. N. Kingery, Ground Surface Air Pressure vs Distance from High
Yield Bursts, Operation Castle Report WT-905 (in preparation).
3. C. D. Broyles and M. L. Merritt, Ground Level Pressures from Surface Bursts, Operation

Castle Report WT-904 (in preparation).

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