Operation Nougat[1] was a series of 45 nuclear tests conducted (with one exception) at the Nevada Test Site in 1961 and 1962, immediately after the Soviet Union abrogated a testing moratorium. Most tests were limited-yield underground test shots.[2] New designs would be further developed in atmospheric testing during Operation Dominic I and II.
Operation Dominic I and II would follow Operation Nougat, with some testing overlap. Operation Hardtack proceeded Nougat and the testing moratorium.
The individual blasts were:
| Name | Date | Size |
|---|---|---|
| ANTLER | September 15, 1961 | 2.6 kilotons |
| SHREW | September 16, 1961 | < 20 kilotons |
| BOOMER | October 1, 1961 | < 20 kilotons |
| CHENA | October 10, 1961 | < 20 kilotons |
| MINK | October 29, 1961 | < 20 kilotons |
| FISHER | December 3, 1962 | 13.4 kilotons |
| GNOME | December 10, 1962 | 3 kilotons |
| MAD | December 13, 1962 | 0.5 kilotons |
| RINGTAIL | December 17, 1962 | < 20 kilotons |
| FEATHER | December 22, 1962 | 0.15 kilotons |
| STOAT | January 9, 1962 | 5.1 kilotons |
| AGOUTI | January 18, 1962 | 6.4 kt |
| DORMOUSE | January 30, 1962 | < 20 kilotons |
| STILLWATER | February 8, 1962 | 3.07 kilotons |
| ARMADILLO | February 9, 1962 | 7.1 kilotons |
| HARD HAT | February 15, 1962 | 5.7 kilotons |
| CHINCHILLA I | February 19, 1962 | 1.9 kilotons |
| CODSAW | February 19, 1962 | < 20 kilotons |
| CIMARRON | February 23, 1962 | 11.9 kilotons |
| PLATYPUS | February 24, 1962 | < 20 kilotons |
| PAMPAS | March 1, 1962 | 9.5 kilotons |
| DANNY BOY | March 5, 1962 | 0.43 kilotons |
| ERMINE | March 6, 1962 | < 20 kilotons |
| BRAZOS | March 8, 1962 | 8.4 kilotons |
| HOGNOSE | March 15, 1962 | < 20 kilotons |
| HOOSIC | March 28, 1962 | 3.4 kilotons |
| CHINCHILLA II | March 31, 1962 | < 20 kilotons |
| DORMOUSE PRIME | April 5, 1962 | 10.6 kilotons |
| PASSAIC | April 6, 1962 | < 20 kilotons |
| HUDSON | April 12, 1962 | < 20 kilotons |
| PLATTE | April 14, 1962 | 1.85 kilotons |
| DEAD | April 21, 1962 | < 20 kilotons |
| BLACK | April 27, 1962 | < 20 kilotons |
| PACA | May 7, 1962 | < 20 kilotons |
| ARIKAREE | May 10, 1962 | < 20 kilotons |
| AARDVARK | May 12, 1962 | 40 kilotons |
| EEL | May 19, 1962 | 4.5 kilotons |
| WHITE | May 25, 1962 | < 20 kilotons |
| RACCOON | June 1, 1962 | < 20 kilotons |
| PACKRAT | June 6, 1962 | < 20 kilotons |
| DES MOINES | June 13, 1962 | 2.9 kilotons |
| DAMAN I | June 21, 1962 | < 20 kilotons |
| HAYMAKER | June 27, 1962 | 67 kilotons |
| MARSHMALLOW | June 28, 1962 | < 20 kilotons |
| SACRAMENTO | June 30, 1962 | < 20 kilotons |
References
- ^ http://www.nv.doe.gov/library/publications/historical/DOENV_209_REV15.pdf
- ^ http://nuclearweaponarchive.org/Usa/Tests/Nougat.html
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