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10. Radlological telemetering propram {RESTRECTER).
The
detection and measurenent of the nature and quantity of fall-out
during test
operations are costly in terms
equipment.
To reduce
technical
personnel
developed a
type
the
itn
of manpower and
large requirements
for highly trained
the monitoring system the Commission has
of radio network which permLts
the automatic
transmission of radiological and meteorological data without
the need
tests a
for personnel at vemote
locations.
prototype networl of three
For the
stations was
current
constructed
In an earea 10 to 30 miles downwind from the target area.
Exeellent reception was
polnt and
indicate
obtained
up to 25 miles
from the
on occasion at distances up to 70 mtles.
that with relay stations
it
is
possible
control
These results
to eccaver
distances of 200 to 500 miles as effeectlvely with the telemetering
system as with the
hazards
psresent mobile
of exposing personnel
team method, which
to fall-out.
(2nd
involves
the
of RESERTECTER
section, )
ll, Civil effects tests-{SEERFT}.
tests
for UPSHOT-KNOTHOLE,
as described
Plans for civil effeets
in the
precedinem
report,
provided for 3 months' activity at Nevada Proving Grounds by some
185 physicians,
and
physicists,
other specialtsts.
being evaluated.
Scme
a. Structures.
3,500 feet
biologists,
Basic data
from
geneticists, arehitects,
these
studies are now
sipnificant results already determined are:
The typical frame house located
from ground
zernm was
90 to 95 percent destroyed
although the basement area was. not preatly damaged.
A
Similar house at 7,500 feet was badly damaged but remained
standing.
b. Shelters.
Wight FCDA underground "back-yard" shelters
appeared capatle of withstanding blast over-pressures of
at least 20 pounds per square inch and to provide reasonable
protection from radiation.
ec. Vehicles,
General damage to the structure and
mechanismoftest vehicles was noted.
vehicles as
personnel
shelters
~@l-
pm eens
The possible use of
jis being studied.
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