Trinity

By Bainbridge, K. T.

Book Id: WPLBN0000102488
Format Type: PDF eBook
File Size: 4.2 MB
Reproduction Date: 2008

Title:	Trinity
Author:	Bainbridge, K. T.
Volume:
Language:	English
Subject:	Government publications, Legislation., Government Printing Office (U.S.)
Collections:	Government Library Collection
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Publisher:	Government Printing Office


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Excerpt
Introduction: Preparations for the Trinity test were started in March 1944 and culminated in a 100-ton rehearsal shot on May 7, 1945 and the final gadget test shot on July 16, 1945. The main purpose of this volume is to aid in the planning for any future test by furnishing a review of the preparations for and results of the above tests. The reports on results are included in their complete form, because the purpose of this report can only be met by supplying complete details of the equipment design and calibration with the results obtained. The main editorial work has been done by D. Inglis, who has acted as editor for all LA and LAMS reports.

Table of Contents
CONTENTS Section 1. 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2. 2.1 2.2 2.3 R. C. Tolman 2.3.1 2.3.2 2.3.3 2.3.4 2.3.5 INITIAL PREPARATIONS FOR THE TEST Introduction Test Planned Choice of a Site Approval of Base Camp and Test Site Construction of Jumbo and Recovery Methods Expansion of the Trinity Program, March - May 1945 1OO-TON TNT CALIBRATION AND REHEARSAL SHOT Plan and Organization Firing of 100-Ton Shot Results of the 100- Ton Shot Report on First Trinity Test Purpose of Test General Character of the Test Program of Measurement and Observation Organizatiorl for Carrying Out the Program Behaviour of the Implosion 1 1 1 3 4 4 5 7 7 8 8 9 9 9 9 9 10