Review of Existing and Potential Test Sites in Areas 18, 19, and 20, Pahute Mesa, Nevada Test Site (open access)

Review of Existing and Potential Test Sites in Areas 18, 19, and 20, Pahute Mesa, Nevada Test Site

Abstract: "Recent request for new sites has prompted an overall review of the Pahute Mesa area. The criteria used in this review are that the geology must be favorable and that horizontal spacing of emplacement holes being developed should be 2.5 to 3 times hole depth. The review shows that current emplacement requirements have exhausted available explored sites and have effectively eliminated 90 percent of the blocks of ground geologically favorable for chambered sites."
Date: September 1969
Creator: Orkild, Paul P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
An Analysis of Gravity Data in Area 12, Nevada Test Site (open access)

An Analysis of Gravity Data in Area 12, Nevada Test Site

This report summarizes the gravity data of the Area 12, Nevada Test Site.
Date: April 1969
Creator: Wahl, Ronald R.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Stratigraphy of the Star Peak Group (Triassic) and Overlying Lower Mesozoic Rocks: Humboldt Range, Nevada (open access)

Stratigraphy of the Star Peak Group (Triassic) and Overlying Lower Mesozoic Rocks: Humboldt Range, Nevada

This is a report on the stratigraphy of the Star Peak Group an overlying lower Mesozoic rocks Humboldt Range in Nevada.
Date: 1969
Creator: Silberling, N. J. & Wallace, Robert E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The UE12p#1 Exploratory Drill Hole: Stratigraphy, Lithology, and Physical Properties (open access)

The UE12p#1 Exploratory Drill Hole: Stratigraphy, Lithology, and Physical Properties

This report summarizes the stratigraphy, lithology, and physical properties studied in the UE12p#1 exploratory diamond drill hole at the Nevada Test Site.
Date: July 30, 1968
Creator: Danilchik, Walter
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Geodimeter Measurement of Earth Strains on Rainier Mesa, Nevada Test Site (open access)

Geodimeter Measurement of Earth Strains on Rainier Mesa, Nevada Test Site

Abstract: "Geodimeter surveys were made on four traverses near the east scarp of Rainier Mesa between October 27, 1967 and April 26, 1968. These measurements were made in order to determine if an changes in distance between survey stations had resulted from downslope creep of the rocks behind the scarp, or if any displacements had resulted from nuclear explosions beneath the mesa and in adjacent areas. A persistent small but possibly significant, slopeward displacement was measured along one traverse and may represent detachment of a large block; monitoring for an additional period of time is recommended."
Date: July 10, 1968
Creator: Danilchik, Walter; Dickey, D. D. & Ellis, W. E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Computer Technique for Tracing Seismic Rays in Two-Dimensional Geological Models (open access)

Computer Technique for Tracing Seismic Rays in Two-Dimensional Geological Models

The following report describes the computer technique for tracing seismic rays in two-dimensional geological models in the state during the time this report was written, and presents some preliminary results.
Date: June 4, 1968
Creator: Yacoub, Nazieh K.; Scott, James H. & McKeown, F. A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Computer Technique for Tracing Seismic Rays in Two-Dimensional Geological Models: Explanation of Figures 7a-d, 8a-c and 9a-d (open access)

Computer Technique for Tracing Seismic Rays in Two-Dimensional Geological Models: Explanation of Figures 7a-d, 8a-c and 9a-d

The following report explains the seismic ray models presented in this report.
Date: June 4, 1968
Creator: Yacoub, Nazieh K.; Scott, James H. & McKeown, F. A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Application of Dislocation Theory to Analysis of Vertical Displacements at the Ground Surface Caused by the Duryea Event (open access)

Application of Dislocation Theory to Analysis of Vertical Displacements at the Ground Surface Caused by the Duryea Event

This report documents the use of the dislocation theory to analyze measured vertical displacements across a fault near the Duryea underground nuclear explosion.
Date: January 29, 1968
Creator: Brethauer, G. E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Geophysical and Geologic Field Measurements for the U16a.04 Tunnel, Nevada Test Site, Nevada with a Discussion of Geophysical Measurements in Horizontal Holes (open access)

Geophysical and Geologic Field Measurements for the U16a.04 Tunnel, Nevada Test Site, Nevada with a Discussion of Geophysical Measurements in Horizontal Holes

This report summarizes the results of the U.S. Geological Survey geophysical and geological studies of the rock in the U16a.04 tunnel in the Nevada Test Site.
Date: December 19, 1967
Creator: Carroll, Roger D.; Ege, John R.; Cunningham, M. J.; Muller, D. C. & Way, R. J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Geophysical Field Measurements for the U12e.10 Tunnel, Nevada Test Site, with a Discussion on the Generation of Shear Waves (open access)

Geophysical Field Measurements for the U12e.10 Tunnel, Nevada Test Site, with a Discussion on the Generation of Shear Waves

The following report summarizes the geophysical studies of the rocks made in the U12e.10 tunnel of the Nevada Test Site.
Date: October 9, 1967
Creator: Carroll, Roger D.; Muller, D. C. & Cunningham, M. J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Borehole Gravity Meter Observations in Drill Hole Test Well-B, Yucca Flat, Nevada Test Site (open access)

Borehole Gravity Meter Observations in Drill Hole Test Well-B, Yucca Flat, Nevada Test Site

Abstract: "Fifteen in situ interval densities were calculated from the borehole gravity meter observations made in Test Well-B. The weighted average density for all the rocks sampled by the gravity meter is 1.83 gm/cc. The alluvium density ranges from 1.71 to 1.82 gm/cc and averages 1.76 gm/cc. The lake beds range from 1.91 to 1.93 gm/cc and average 1.92 gm/cc. The Rainier Mesa Member averages 1.83 gm/cc. The Tiva Canyon Member averages 1.74 gm/cc and the upper 110 feet of Topopah Spring Member has a density of 2.30 gm/cc."
Date: October 6, 1967
Creator: Healey, D. L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Borehole Gravity Meter Observations in Drill Hole UCe-18, Hot Creek Valley, Nye County, Nevada (open access)

Borehole Gravity Meter Observations in Drill Hole UCe-18, Hot Creek Valley, Nye County, Nevada

Abstract: "Drill hole UCe-18 was successfully logged with the U.S. Geological Survey-La Coste Romberg borehole gravity meter to a depth of 6,488 feet. That density increases with depth is apparent in both the alluvium and volcanic rock. The in situ density of the alluvium measured by the gravity meter ranges from 1.77 to 2.34 gm/cc; the lake beds beneath the alluvium have a density of 2.22 gm/cc; and the rhyolitic rocks range in density from 2.26 to 2.47 gm/cc. The average density determined from the borehole gravity meter data for the alluvium plus the lake beds is 2.22 gm/cc and for the volcanic rocks is 2.35 gm/cc."
Date: October 2, 1967
Creator: Healey, D. L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Borehole Gravity Meter Observations in Drill Hole Ue19n, Pahute Mesa, Nevada Test Site (open access)

Borehole Gravity Meter Observations in Drill Hole Ue19n, Pahute Mesa, Nevada Test Site

This report presents the gravity data of drill hole Ue19n at the Nevada Test Site.
Date: September 22, 1967
Creator: Healey, D. L.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Surficial Geologic Map of Yucca Flat, Nevada Test Site (open access)

Surficial Geologic Map of Yucca Flat, Nevada Test Site

"The surficial deposits of Yucca Flat, divided into eleven units, are shown at a scale of 1:48,000 (fig. 1A). Major rock types of the bordering bedrock areas are indicated, as are the lithologies of portions of the surficial units. The map explanation (fig. 1B) includes a description of the surficial units." (page 2)
Date: September 22, 1967
Creator: Fernald, Arthur T.; Corchary, George S. & Williams, William P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Summary of Lithologic Data, Aquifer Tests, and Construction of Hydraulic Test Well U3cn-5, Nevada Test Site (open access)

A Summary of Lithologic Data, Aquifer Tests, and Construction of Hydraulic Test Well U3cn-5, Nevada Test Site

The following report summarizes the hydrologic data collected during the nuclear detonation, the Bilby event, that took place in the U3cn emplacement hole.
Date: September 15, 1967
Creator: Garber, M. S. & Johnston, R. H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Preliminary Geologic Section from Pahute Mesa, Nevada Test Site to Enterprise, Utah (open access)

Preliminary Geologic Section from Pahute Mesa, Nevada Test Site to Enterprise, Utah

This report summarizes the geological analyses of one of the preliminary cross sections from the Pahute Mesa in the Nevada Test Site, particularly the uppermost Precambrian-Paleozoic strata.
Date: August 30, 1967
Creator: Barosh, Patrick J.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Geologic Map of Pahute Mesa, Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada (open access)

Geologic Map of Pahute Mesa, Nevada Test Site, Nye County, Nevada

This report summarizes the geological features of the Pahute Mesa map in the Nevada Test Site.
Date: August 28, 1967
Creator: Orkild, Paul P. & Sargent, Kenneth A.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Rapid Estimation of Induced and Remanent Magnetization of Rock Samples, Nevada Test Site (open access)

Rapid Estimation of Induced and Remanent Magnetization of Rock Samples, Nevada Test Site

This report describes the simplified methods used to obtain the magnetic property data required to interpret an aeromagnetic survey of 5,000 square miles in the general area of the Nevada Test Site.
Date: August 25, 1967
Creator: Jahren, Charles E. & Bath, G. D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Report of Exploration Progress, Central Nevada: Period June 1, 1967 - July 31, 1967 (open access)

Report of Exploration Progress, Central Nevada: Period June 1, 1967 - July 31, 1967

The following report presents data from the exploration progress of central Nevada.
Date: August 21, 1967
Creator: Snyder, R. P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Underground Effects in the U12n.02 and U12n.03 Drifts, from the Midi Mist (U12n.02) Test, Area 12, Nevada Test Site (open access)

Underground Effects in the U12n.02 and U12n.03 Drifts, from the Midi Mist (U12n.02) Test, Area 12, Nevada Test Site

Abstract: "The Midi Mist (U12n.02) event produced rock spalling along bedding, joint, and fault planes in the U12n.02 and U12n.03 drifts. The spalling in the U12n.02 drift started at about construction station 12 + 75 and was continuous toward the W.P. Most of the spalling in the U12n.03 drift occurred between C.S. 0 + 00 and 7 + 00."
Date: August 8, 1967
Creator: Ege, John R. & Danilchik, Walter
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Geologic Map of the Dead Horse Flat Quadrangle, Nye County, Nevada (open access)

Geologic Map of the Dead Horse Flat Quadrangle, Nye County, Nevada

The following report provides a geological map of the Deadhorse Flat quadrangle, Nye County, Nevada.
Date: July 27, 1967
Creator: Noble, Donald C.; Krushensky, Richard K.; McKay, Edward J. & Ege, John R.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Geophysical and Geologic Field Measurements for the U12n.03 Tunnel, Nevada Test Site, Nevada (open access)

Geophysical and Geologic Field Measurements for the U12n.03 Tunnel, Nevada Test Site, Nevada

This report summarizes results on surveys taken by the U.S. Geological Survey made to determine the seismic velocity, electrical resistivity, and preliminary geology of rock in the U12n.03 tunnel, Nevada Test Site.
Date: May 26, 1967
Creator: Carroll, Roger D.; Ege, John R. & Cunningham, D. R.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Geology and Geophysical Field Measurements for the Midi Mist Tunnel, Nevada Test Site, Nevada (open access)

Geology and Geophysical Field Measurements for the Midi Mist Tunnel, Nevada Test Site, Nevada

The following report summarizes the geological and geophysical studies made on the rocks of the Midi Mist site in the Area-12 tunnel complex of the Nevada Test Site. The data was needed to determine whether the rock met the technical criteria of the nuclear experiment.
Date: February 6, 1967
Creator: Carroll, Roger D.; Ege, John R.; Scott, J. H. & Cunningham, D. R.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Technique for Delineating Subsurface Fracture Zones Resulting from High-Yield Detonations (open access)

A Technique for Delineating Subsurface Fracture Zones Resulting from High-Yield Detonations

From summary: Site investigations were conducted at two locations, the sites of the DUGOUT and CHARLIE events, at the Nevada Test Site for the purpose of evaluating the dynamic in situ technique as a means of determining the boundaries of craters produced by explosive detonations.
Date: February 1967
Creator: Ballard, Robert F., Jr.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library