Nuclear Tests at Bikini Atoll and Nevada Testing Ground

Transcript / Shot List

Covers high-speed photography of surface and underground atomic explosions and testing of various structures, objects and materials for blast resistant qualities. Includes artwork depicting effects and measurement of atomic explosions and sequence showing Army doctors examining patients for radiation effects. Reel l: l) Scenes of helmeted personnel in protective trench during atomic explosion. 2) Extreme long shot of atomic explosion and mushroom-shaped cloud. 3) Artwork and animation dealing with atomic blast effects. 4) Testing of blast resistance of various objects, including explosion and before and after scenes in each case: Frame house; steel building framework; dispersed vehicles; railroad rolling stock; POL facilities; tents, bunkers, and measuring equipment; armored vehicles; brick and masonry structures; pine trees, palm trees; and building material samples. 598' Total footage in reel. Reel 2: 1) Artwork and graphs concerned with effects of atomic explosion, including radiation and fallout. 2) High angle extreme long shots of atomic explosions and smoke clouds. 475' Total footage in reel. Reel 3: l) Variety of scenes of atomic explosions and smoke clouds. 2) Series of nuclear explosions- atomic cannon visible right foreground. 3) AVs of UH-19 in flight and lowering measuring device. 4) Scenes of Army doctor examining patients for fallout and radiation effects.