Operation Dominic

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Operation Dominic was a series of 31 nuclear test explosions with a 38.1 Mt total yield conducted in 1962 by the United States in the Pacific.[1] This test series was scheduled quickly, in order to respond in kind to the Soviet resumption of testing after the tacit 1958–1961 test moratorium. Most of these shots were conducted with free-fall bombs dropped from B-52 bomber aircraft. Twenty of these shots were to test new weapons designs; six to test weapons effects; and several shots to confirm the reliability of existing weapons. The Thor missile was also used to lift warheads into near-space to conduct high-altitude nuclear explosion tests; these shots were collectively called Operation Fishbowl.[2]

Operation Dominic occurred during a period of high Cold War tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, since the Cuban Bay of Pigs Invasion had occurred not long before. Nikita Khrushchev announced the end of a three-year moratorium on nuclear testing on 30 August 1961, and Soviet tests recommenced on 1 September, initiating a series of tests that included the detonation of Tsar Bomba. President John F. Kennedy responded by authorizing Operation Dominic. It was the largest nuclear weapons testing program ever conducted by the United States and the last atmospheric test series conducted by the U.S., as the Limited Test Ban Treaty was signed in Moscow the following year.

The operation was undertaken by Joint Task Force 8.[3]

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See also: List of nuclear weapons tests of the United States
United States' Dominic series tests and detonations
Name [note 1] Date time (UT) Local time zone [note 2][4] Location [note 3] Elevation + height [note 4] Delivery [note 5]
Purpose [note 6]		 Device [note 7] Yield [note 8] Fallout [note 9] References Notes
Adobe 25 April 1962 15:46:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 884 m (2,900 ft) free air drop,
weapons development		 XW-50X1-Y2 190 kt [1][5][6][7][8][9] Verification test, similar to Aztec, Kingfish, Bluegill Triple Prime. Used in a Mk-39 Mod-1 Type 3 drop case.
Aztec 27 April 1962 16:02:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 796 m (2,612 ft) air drop,
weapons development		 XW-50X1-Y3 410 kt [1][5][6][7][8][9] similar to Adobe, Kingfish, Bluegill Triple Prime, yield slightly lower than expected; achieved 2.21 kt/kg.
Arkansas 2 May 1962 18:02:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 1,533 m (5,030 ft) parachuted,
weapons development		 XW-56X2 Fife I 1.1 Mt [1][5][6][7][8][9] Highly successful; parachute retarded, only 600 ft (180 m) from aimpoint. 4.00 kt/kg.
Questa 4 May 1962 19:05:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 1,594 m (5,230 ft) air drop,
weapons development		 XW-59 670 kt [1][5][6][7][8][9] Similar to Alma, Rinconada, Sunset, yield considerably lower than expected.
Frigate Bird 6 May 1962 23:30:?? jamt (-11 hrs)
Believed in use during Dominic, Fishbowl,HT I.[10]
 Launch from Pacific Proving Grounds Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found., elv: 3–30 m (9.8–98.4 ft);
Detonation over Johnston Island, Johnston Atoll Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.		 N/A + 2,530 m (8,300 ft) high alt rocket (30–80 km),
weapons development		 W-47Y1, Mk-1 RV 600 kt [1][5][7][8][9] Only US operational ballistic missile launch w/live warhead, Polaris A2 SLBM launched from USS Ethan Allen (SSBN-608), detonated 2,200 yd (2,000 m) from target, completely successful, if somewhat contrived.
Yukon 8 May 1962 18:01:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 878 m (2,881 ft) parachuted,
weapons development		 Calliope II 100 kt [1][5][6][7][8][9] 1st test of high fusion/low fission family; similar to Muskegon, Chetco, Nougat Arikaree, Hudson, Codsaw, Hoosic; yield slightly higher than expected.
Mesilla 9 May 1962 17:01:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 747 m (2,451 ft) free air drop,
weapons development		 Mk-15-0 Zippo-I 100 kt [1][5][6][7][8][9] Advanced primary and secondary concepts test, yield considerably lower than expected.
Muskegon 11 May 1962 15:37:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 913 m (2,995 ft) parachuted,
weapons development		 Calliope IV 50 kt [1][5][6][7][8][9] Advanced lightweight low fission concept, similar to Chetco and Yukon, slightly lower than expected yield.
Swordfish 11 May 1962 20:02:05.9 PST (-8 hrs)
 Pacific Ocean off California Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 - 198 m (650 ft) underwater,
weapon effect		 W44 less than 20 kt [1][5][6][8][9] Full scale RUR-5 ASROC ASW rocket proof test, similar to Nougat Chena, fired from USS Agerholm (DD-826) at target 4,348 yd (3,976 m) away.
Encino 12 May 1962 17:03:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 1,679 m (5,509 ft) free air drop,
weapons development		 XW-43Y5 500 kt [1][5][6][7][8][9] Verification of reduced yield variant of HT-I Elder shot.
Swanee 14 May 1962 15:22:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 896 m (2,940 ft) parachuted,
weapons development		 XW-65 ? 97 kt [1][5][6][7][8][9] "Clean" ABM warhead test, similar to Bluestone, possible W-65 progenitor, highly experimental, yield lower than expected.
Chetco 19 May 1962 15:37:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 2,105 m (6,906 ft) parachuted,
weapons development		 Calliope I 73 kt [1][5][6][7][8][9] Advanced light weight concept, similar to Muskegon and Yukon, yield close to predicted, only 200 ft (61 m) from target.
Tanana 25 May 1962 16:09:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 2,752 m (9,029 ft) parachuted,
weapons development		 Calliope III 2.6 kt [1][5][6][7][8][9] Fizzle with secondary fail, "radical" design.
Nambe 27 May 1962 17:03:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 2,176 m (7,139 ft) free air drop,
weapons development		 Mk-15-0 Zippo-II 43 kt [1][5][6][7][8][9] "Unique" design, advanced concepts test, yield lower than expected.
Alma 8 June 1962 17:03:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 2,702 m (8,865 ft) free air drop,
weapons development		 XW-59 782 kt [1][5][6][7][8][9] Similar to Questa, Rinconada, Sunset. 3.12 kt/kg.
Truckee 9 June 1962 15:37:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 2,125 m (6,972 ft) parachuted,
weapons development		 XW-58 210 kt [1][5][6][7][8][9] Development and verification test for the Polaris A-3 weapon (3 MIRV), satisfactory.
Yeso 10 June 1962 17:01:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 2,537 m (8,323 ft) free air drop,
weapons development		 16-M 3 Mt [1][5][6][7][8][9] Advanced concepts test, similar to HT-I Koa, performed as expected.
Harlem 12 June 1962 15:37:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 4,160 m (13,650 ft) parachuted,
weapons development		 W-47Y2 /Tuba 1.2 Mt [1][5][6][7][8][9] Successful, doubled W-47Y1 yield, 3.42 kt/kg.
Rinconada 15 June 1962 16:01:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 2,775 m (9,104 ft) free air drop,
weapons development		 Mk-15-2 XW-59 "Wall" 800 kt [1][5][6][7][8][9] Increased yield warhead test, successful, similar to Questa, Alma, Sunset. 3.48 kt/kg.
Dulce 17 June 1962 16:01:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 2,771 m (9,091 ft) free air drop,
weapons development		 52 kt [1][5][6][7][8][9] Experimental lightweight, high efficiency design, similar to Mesilla, basic design adequacy confirmed.
Petit 19 June 1962 15:01:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 4,570 m (14,990 ft) parachuted,
weapons development		 Oboe 2.2 kt [1][5][6][7][8][9] Advanced concepts test, second LRL fizzle, no secondary.
Otowi 22 June 1962 16:01:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 2,746 m (9,009 ft) air drop,
weapons development		 Mk-15-2 Zippo-III 81.5 kt [1][5][6][7][8][9] Advanced concepts test of "novel system".
Bighorn 27 June 1962 15:19:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 3,600 m (11,800 ft) air drop,
weapons development		 Cello I-C 7.7 Mt [1][5][6][7][8][9] Advanced concepts test, successful. 4.14 kt/kg.
Bluestone 30 June 1962 15:21:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 1,518 m (4,980 ft) parachuted,
weapons development		 XW56X2 primary 1.3 Mt [1][5][6][7][8][9] Similar to Swanee; 4.96 kt/kg.
Sunset 10 July 1962 16:33:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 1,500 m (4,900 ft) air drop,
weapons development		 XW-59 1 Mt [1][5][6][7][8][9] High yield advanced concepts test, similar to Questa, Alma, Rinconada, 4.06 kt/kg.
Pamlico 11 July 1962 15:37:?? LINT (-10.67 hrs)
(-10 hrs, 40 min)
 Kiritimati (Christmas Island), Kiribati Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 4,370 m (14,340 ft) parachuted,
weapons development		 3.9 Mt [1][5][6][7][8][9] Advanced principles test for high-efficiency fusion burn, successful, last Christmas Island airdrop; 0.934 kt/kg (experimental drops are low usually).
Androscoggin 2 October 1962 16:18:?? jamt (-11 hrs)
Believed in use during Dominic, Fishbowl,HT I.[10]
 Johnston Island, Johnston Atoll Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 3,130 m (10,270 ft) air drop,
weapons development		 75 kt [1][5][6][8][9][11] Possible Ripple device, fizzle, retested in Housatonic shot.
Bumping 6 October 1962 16:03:?? jamt (-11 hrs)
Believed in use during Dominic, Fishbowl,HT I.[10]
 Johnston Island, Johnston Atoll Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 3,050 m (10,010 ft) air drop,
weapons development		 Oboe 11.3 kt [1][5][6][8][9][11] Retest of Petit, yield much lower than expected, test to improve yield-to-weight ratio.
Chama 18 October 1962 16:01:?? jamt (-11 hrs)
Believed in use during Dominic, Fishbowl,HT I.[10]
 Johnston Island, Johnston Atoll Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 3,650 m (11,980 ft) parachuted,
weapons development		 Thumbelina 1.6 Mt [1][5][6][8][9][11] Test of lightweight small diameter device, possible replacement for W-38, yield below predicted value.
Calamity 27 October 1962 15:46:?? jamt (-11 hrs)
Believed in use during Dominic, Fishbowl,HT I.[10]
 Johnston Island, Johnston Atoll Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 3,590 m (11,780 ft) air drop,
weapons development		 800 kt [1][5][6][8][9][11] Third drop test of specific device to maximize yield to weight ratio.
Housatonic 30 October 1962 16:02:?? jamt (-11 hrs)
Believed in use during Dominic, Fishbowl,HT I.[10]
 Johnston Island, Johnston Atoll Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. 0 + 3,700 m (12,100 ft) air drop,
weapons development		 Ripple II 8.3 Mt [1][5][6][8][9][11] Repeat of Androscoggin, successful, target accuracy within 100 ft (30 m); last U.S. nuclear weapon airdrop. 2.56 kt/kg.

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  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 1.12 1.13 1.14 1.15 1.16 1.17 1.18 1.19 1.20 1.21 1.22 1.23 1.24 1.25 1.26 1.27 1.28 1.29 1.30 1.31 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
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  5. ↑ 5.00 5.01 5.02 5.03 5.04 5.05 5.06 5.07 5.08 5.09 5.10 5.11 5.12 5.13 5.14 5.15 5.16 5.17 5.18 5.19 5.20 5.21 5.22 5.23 5.24 5.25 5.26 5.27 5.28 5.29 5.30 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  6. ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 6.17 6.18 6.19 6.20 6.21 6.22 6.23 6.24 6.25 6.26 6.27 6.28 6.29 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  7. ↑ 7.00 7.01 7.02 7.03 7.04 7.05 7.06 7.07 7.08 7.09 7.10 7.11 7.12 7.13 7.14 7.15 7.16 7.17 7.18 7.19 7.20 7.21 7.22 7.23 7.24 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  8. ↑ 8.00 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 8.16 8.17 8.18 8.19 8.20 8.21 8.22 8.23 8.24 8.25 8.26 8.27 8.28 8.29 8.30 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  9. ↑ 9.00 9.01 9.02 9.03 9.04 9.05 9.06 9.07 9.08 9.09 9.10 9.11 9.12 9.13 9.14 9.15 9.16 9.17 9.18 9.19 9.20 9.21 9.22 9.23 9.24 9.25 9.26 9.27 9.28 9.29 9.30 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 10.3 10.4 10.5 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. Reference for timezone at Johnston Island 1958-1962.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 11.2 11.3 11.4 Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found.[dead link]


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