Nuclear Blast Reporting Part 1

Description

This film explores the various devices that were used for nuclear burst detecting and reporting: the aiming circle, M2 compass, battery commander scope, standard issue binoculars, 105 mm M 1 Howitzer, and air defense radar. The film advises that when a nuclear burst occurs, individuals should take cover and then count the seconds from the blast to the shockwave. Studying the nuclear cloud would help in assessing the type of burst. The azimuth could be obtained from following the nuclear burst to the cloud. The width of the cloud could help in finding ground zero.

Collection

Records of the Chemical Warfare Service

Series

Motion Picture Films on the U.S. Military's Chemical and Biological Warfare Program