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(SUPERSEDES MEMORANDUM OF 14 MARCH 1986)
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MEMORANDUM
15 April 1936
TO:
File
FROM:
C. Thomas
SUBJECT: Calculated Radiation Dose for
Ri
wd
- Operations IVY and CASTLE
PURPOSE
The purpose of this memorandum is to assess the radiation exposure potential f°
during
November 1952,
while
a
participant at Operation IVY.
Although
did not directly participate in Operation CASTLE, conducted at Bikini and
Enewetak Atolls during the spring of 1954, he was stationed on Kwajalein during this test
series; hence, his potential for radiation exposure resulting from the CASTLE tests is also
addressed.
OPERATION IVY
During the month of November
1952,
participated in
the two
atmospheric nuclear tests conducted at Enewetak Atoll in conjunction with Operation IVY.
During this time period,
was a Yeoman 3rd Class (YN3) assigned to the Gunnery
Department aboard the USS RENDOVA (CVE-114).
Specific shot data are detailed in
Table lL.
Table 1. Operation IVY Shot Data
Shot
Date (Time)
Yield
MIKE
1 Nov 52 (0715)
10.4 MT
KING
16 Nov 52 (1130)
500 KT
Type Detonation
Surface
Air (1,480 ft)
Source: Reference |
Dose reconstructions for Navy units participating at Operation IVY have been
performed (Reference 2),
activities while at Enewetak appear to deviate
somewhat from the typical crew scenarios used in that analysis; therefore, the dose
presented in Reference 2 for the crew of the USS RENDOVA is adjusted to account for his
specific activities.
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