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Conference schedule to discuss plans for the proposed Pandora Test in the HARDTACK series (which was never fired).
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Machine-read from the scan, so expect some errors. Lines that couldn’t be read are left out.
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COMFERENGE ON A VERY HIGH ALTITUDE NUCLEAR TEST Placet Sandia Corporation, Albuquerque, New ^lexico Timer February 12 and 13, 1957 nutronics, Lockheed, LASL, UCRL, Sandia and AEG Classification Level; Secret, Restricted Data. Clearances for Sigma k access to restricted data should be processed through the Division of Military Application, AEG, Vjashington. Objectives: To discuss the phenomenology and instrumentation of megaton yield bursts at altitudes greater than 200,000 feet. Specificallyj define those physical quantities which are both measurable and irrportant as weapons effects or for diagnostic purposes. Anticipated Results i It is hoped that we can agree on what experiments are desirable and what the actual and potential availability of instrumentation will allow to be done. Minutes; To be edited and put in the hands of the participants as soon as possible. SANHTA SYSTEMATIC DECLASSIFICATION REVIEW
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1. Introductory comments on objectives of conference. Brief statements on the need for tests and test objectives. 2. Presentation of a.11 ideas concerning possibly interesting phenomena and disciission of theoretical basis for these phenomena. Summary by Chairman. 3. Presentation and discussion of the program planned for Pandora - the 2kt, 90,000 ft. - test proposed for Operation Hardtack. Summary by Chairman. it. Listing and discussion of desired measurements followed by assignment of priorities in light of data expected from Pandora. Summary by Chairman. 5* Discussion of available instrumentation for making desired measurements. Discussion of conceivable, perhaps promising, instrumentation for making desired measurements. 6. Break-up into small groups to discuss instrumentation problems according to special interests. Summary of special interest group discussions by group chairmen. 7. General discussion of what might constitute a reasonable program of experiments in the light of instrumentation possible. 8. General summary and adjournment.
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11,12/32A - Air Force Plant Representative, Lockheed Aircraft Corp. Thru: Coramancler, AFSWC Thru: Commander, AFSWC 15,16/3 2A - Ilr. Frank Collbohm, RAND Thru: Commander, AFSWC Thru: Brig. Gen. A. D. Starbird, DMA