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not been possible to evaluate the few data taken more than 10 minutes after detonation.
The results fit well withthose obtained during Operation Ivy.
A number of ways to improve the procedure became apparent as the tests continued
which shouldlead to a better job on future operations. Several specific recommendations
are presented.
The results of the Castle measurements are summarized in tabular form below, and
Ivy results are included for comparison.
SUMMARY OF GLOUD PARAMETERS
Shot
Castle
1
2
4
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6
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Mike
King
Hetght to Top
(thousands of feet)
Max.
Dianeter
{thousands of feet)
at 1 min.
14
110
94
110
12
47
44
35
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2s
98
16
39
28
1 min.
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38
33
26
s
19
370
316
125
270
147
30
Ww
200
90
No data were obtained for Shot S.
Supplementary --data on cloud phenomenology ‘such as dimensions of condensation
rings, ice caps, and “bells” and “skirts” surrounding the main stem are presented
in Chapter 6. Also included are several approximations of the diameter of the
stem at high altitudes (35,000 to 50,000 feet) at relatively late (30-minute) times.
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