The Probability and Extent of a Fission Product Release From a Power Reactor (open access)

The Probability and Extent of a Fission Product Release From a Power Reactor

Report discussing both the probability of having a reactor accident that would release fission products, as well as the probable extent of the release of the products. This information, along with the contents of the fission products themselves, are based on statistical analysis and educated guesses.
Date: February 4, 1956
Creator: Fleck, Joseph A., Jr.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Deep Underground Test Shots (open access)

Deep Underground Test Shots

From abstract: "The purpose of this note is to consider the feasibility of conducting kiloton-weapons tests in underground holes sufficiently deep so that the explosion will be effectively contained. Such a shot would have the advantage that it could be detonated independently of weather conditions, and thus would allow greater freedom in the test program."
Date: February 21, 1956
Creator: Griggs, David, 1911-1974 & Teller, Edward, 1908-2003
System: The UNT Digital Library