Bhangmeter
Radiometer to detect atmospheric nuclear detonations / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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A bhangmeter is a non-imaging radiometer installed on reconnaissance and navigation satellites to detect atmospheric nuclear detonations and determine the yield of the nuclear weapon.[1] They are also installed on some armored fighting vehicles, in particular NBC reconnaissance vehicles, in order to help detect, localise and analyse tactical nuclear detonations. They are often used alongside pressure and sound sensors in this role in addition to standard radiation sensors. Some nuclear bunkers and military facilities may also be equipped with such sensors alongside seismic event detectors.
The bhangmeter was developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory by a team led by Herman Hoerlin.[2]