Essay On Operation Fishbowl
OPERATION FISHBOWL
In 1962 as part of a larger nuclear test program, Operation Dominic, the United States conducted a series of high altitude nuclear tests named Operation Fishbowl. Three high altitude nuclear tests were planned with two low yield tests added at a later date. They were to be launched on Thor missiles from Johnston Island in the Pacific Ocean north of the equator. All tests were to be conducted at night to alleviate any potential for eyeburn or permanent retinal damage to the military personnel.
Operation Fishbowl was rapidly planned by the United States after a sudden announcement on August 30, 1961 by the Soviet that they were ending a three-year moratorium on nuclear testing. Consisting of three tests called Bluegill, Starfish and Urraca were to be completed during the first half of 1962. If a test failed, the next attempt at the test it would be named the same plus the word “prime” and “double prime” if the test failed again. Due to the rapid planning of the operation, many changes were made as the project progressed.
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There is a strong need for better instrumentation and investigation on effects of nuclear explosions. The electromagnetic pulse generated by high-altitude nuclear explosion that appeared to have significant differences from the lower-altitude explosions. The auroras that appeared almost instantaneously far away from the explosion in opposite hemisphere are not clearly understood. The nature of the possible radiation belts that were initially generated along the magnetic field lines connecting the areas of the auroral displays was also poorly understood. Areas of blackout of radio communication need to be understood in more detail for military operations during periods of possible nuclear
In 1962 as part of a larger nuclear test program, Operation Dominic, the United States conducted a series of high altitude nuclear tests named Operation Fishbowl. Three high altitude nuclear tests were planned with two low yield tests added at a later date. They were to be launched on Thor missiles from Johnston Island in the Pacific Ocean north of the equator. All tests were to be conducted at night to alleviate any potential for eyeburn or permanent retinal damage to the military personnel.
Operation Fishbowl was rapidly planned by the United States after a sudden announcement on August 30, 1961 by the Soviet that they were ending a three-year moratorium on nuclear testing. Consisting of three tests called Bluegill, Starfish and Urraca were to be completed during the first half of 1962. If a test failed, the next attempt at the test it would be named the same plus the word “prime” and “double prime” if the test failed again. Due to the rapid planning of the operation, many changes were made as the project progressed.
Just after midnight on June …show more content…
There is a strong need for better instrumentation and investigation on effects of nuclear explosions. The electromagnetic pulse generated by high-altitude nuclear explosion that appeared to have significant differences from the lower-altitude explosions. The auroras that appeared almost instantaneously far away from the explosion in opposite hemisphere are not clearly understood. The nature of the possible radiation belts that were initially generated along the magnetic field lines connecting the areas of the auroral displays was also poorly understood. Areas of blackout of radio communication need to be understood in more detail for military operations during periods of possible nuclear