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(NAVAJO)
Project 1.9 - Water Wave Studies - W. Kidd
OPJE{TIVE
To obtain data on water waves induccd by nuclear detonations.
INSTRUMENTATION
Project 1.9 had eight Pikini Lagoon wave stations active that
proiuced useful data for th
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wave station was active at Eniwctok.
(Navajo).
In adiition the lagoon
The two long period wave re=-
corders located on the cutside recfs at Fniwetok and Aflinginae Atolls
were also opcrating for Navajo.
RUSULTS
The four shore recording lagoon wave stations at Pikint ylelded
exeellent data.
Preliminary analysis shows the following approximate
moxinmim crest, troughs ani perdoils to exist at the indicated locations.
were receordicd in €0 feet terpth lagoon water.
Up-rush and
tnundation as a result of these, depending upen topograrhy, can easily
exceed these valucs,
All values about tide stage at shot time (f 6 ft)
Enyu
(Nan)
Bikint#
(How)
Ajrukiraru
(Oboe)
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Maximim crest
#5 feet
Maximum trough
- 4 3/4 feet
Maximum perioi (first series)
- 164 seconds
Maximum crest
# 3% feet
Maximum trough
- 34 feet
Maximum period (first series)
- 160 seconds
Maximum crest
#¢ & feet
Maximum trough
- 7 feet
Maximum period (first series)
- 150 seconds
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