Operation Upshot-Knothole was a series of
atomic bomb tests carried out by the
United States Army at the
Nevada Proving Grounds between
March 17 and
June 4 of
1953. Eleven tests were carried out during the operating, ranging from 0.2 to 64
kiloton yields. These tests were notable in that the Army intentionally
exposed
military personnel to atomic
radiation so that
medical effects could be determined. Structural
damage to
buildings and
ground vehicles was also studied.
Operation Upshot-Knothole is also noted for having the silliest codename of any military operation.