Published October 1976 | Version v1
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Peaceful uses of underground nuclear explosions

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Description

The course of cavity and crater formation in an underground explosion is described. Formulae are given for cavity and crater radius and chimney height estimation. Applications disscussed include the stimulation of oil and natural gas reservoirs, and water resource management. Safety is discussed from the points of view of seismic effects and release of radioactivity

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Additional titles

Original title (German)
Unterirdische Kerndetonationen zu friedlichen Zwecken

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Militaertechnik
Journal Issue
no. 10
Series
Militaertechnik.

INIS

Country of Publication
German Democratic Republic
Country of Input or Organization
German Democratic Republic
INIS RN
8325063
Subject category
S42: ENGINEERING;
Descriptors DEI
CAVITIES; CHIMNEYS; CRATERING EXPLOSIONS; EXPLOSIVE STIMULATION; NUCLEAR EXCAVATION; RADIATION PROTECTION; SEISMIC EFFECTS; UNDERGROUND EXPLOSIONS
Descriptors DEC
EXCAVATION; EXPLOSIONS