the decoupling factor
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than 10.
these ylelds will
increased to a maximum of 5 tons,
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The Berkner Panel report also recommended underground nucle
ar
tests in various media to complete the investigation of detection
The AEC has chosen a location within the Nevada Test Site
where a deep nole is being dug in granite rock in preparation for
its firing be approved.
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emplacement of one of the recommended nuclear detection shots, should
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factors.
The Commission is also searching for a suit-
able location in which to fire a recommended underground nuclear shot
;
in a large cavern to measure resulting decoupling factors in the
event a decision is made to fire such a shot.
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Each series of nuclear tests, whether at the EPG or the NTS
has required a build-up of construction, support and scientific
personnel and equipment.
At the end of each series it has been
necessary to return most of the personnel to their normal assignments
and preserve, or otherwise dispose of, the assembled equipment.
This cut-back has been somewhat more thorough at EPG since
Operation HARDTACK.
Facilities there have now been placed ona
maintenance stand-by basis.
Such equipment as can be used elsewhere
has been reassigned while other equipment has been mothbalied to
protect it from the corrosive atmosphere.
All activity is being
concentrated on Eniwetok and Japtan Islands.
By maintaining the
Proving Ground under contract, it has been possible to relieve most
of the military personnel from duty there during this maintenance
period.
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