CHAPTER 8
TESTS
X-RAY - YOKE - ZEBRA
X-RAY Test.
During the week prior to X=RAY day final details of test installations were accomplished.
The technical measurements unit distributed
film badges and heat sensitive papers for recording various intensities
on ZERO island at a number of structures, stakes, etc.
Many different
materials for exposure such as papers, woods, etc., as well as biolo-
gicals were also set out at this time.
At Eniwetok a base of operations had been established at the air
strip to carry out RadSafe missions in that area.
These missions
involved monitoring returning drone planes, removing and disposing
filter units, and obtaining accelerometer data from these aircraft,
as well as monitoring crews before their return to Kwajalein.
In
addition to these missions at the air strip this party was to monitor
the swimming beach and effect general radiological safety for the island.
Monitors were established on Ujelang and Parry Islands to effect
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radiological safety as well as coordinate film badge distribution and
collection among personnel required to remain there throughout the
operation,
Other monitors were sent aboard the various ships in the Task
Force.
They were to keep an accurate check on any radioactive samples
brought aboard as well as effect radiological safety among personnel.
Task Unit 7.6.1, already established at Kwajalein, was ready to
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