Accession Number:

AD0260957

Title:

PROTECTION OF EXPOSED PARTS OF SHELTERS AGAINST THERMAL RADIATION FROM MEGATON WEAPONS

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NAVAL CIVIL ENGINEERING LAB PORT HUENEME CA

Report Date:

1961-07-28

Abstract:

A theoretical study is made to determine the effects on the exposed parts of underground shelters of thermal radiation from the explosion of nuclear weapons. Simple carbon and graphite shields are discussed, and more sophisticated shielding systems are proposed for future experimental studies.

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Final rept.

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DOI: 10.21236/AD0260957

Pages:

0025

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