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1SK_UNIT 7 - J. D, Servis, Maj, USA

RADIOLOGICAL SAFETY
(J. D. Servis)
A damage and radiation survey was conducted on<i
day.

This survey covered the eastern and northern islands of

the atoll and was conclusive enough to limit reentry to Enyu,
Biking and Airukiiji on the first day.

The survey on D+1 day

indicated that recontamination was limited to the Yurochi -

}Aomoen chain and the Bikini - Enyu sequence of islands.

No

mterisl secondary fall-out was encountered at Bikini Atoll as

8 result of this detonation.
Lagoon water was materially contaminated with radioactive
. tediment.

Readings of 4.2 r/hr were obtained at an altitude of

: 4 feet over zero point.

This contamination moved to the west

‘ and southwest so that small boat operations could be conducted
= in the area.

Lagoon flushing through the southwest passaze

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