MAGNITUDE AND DISTRIBUTION OF WEAPON EFFECTS FOR THE DESIGN OF SHELTERS FOR PROTECTION AGAINST FALLOUT

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Abstract:

In order to design a fallout shelter which offers a reasonable prospect of occupant survival, a quantitative estimate was made of the levels of blast, thermal pulse, initial radiation, and fallout to which the shelter location might be subjected.

Author(s):
Knapp, H. A.
Author Organization(s):
INSTITUTE FOR DEFENSE ANALYSES ALEXANDRIA VA WEAPONS SYSTEMS EVALUATION DIV
Descriptive Note:
Research paper
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/AD0624370
Annotation:
Magnitude and distribution of weapon effects; application to design of fallout shelters.
Pagination:
0121

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
RP-P-194
Monitor Series:
DOD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_7_Protection; JCA_3_Force Application; JCA_3.2_Engagement; JCA_3.2.1_Kinetic Means; JCA_7.1.1_Prevent Kinetic Attack; JCA_7.1_Prevent; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_1.4_Force Support; JCA_1.4.1_Force Health Protection; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_3.1.1_Maneuver to Engage; JCA_3.1_Maneuver; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_7.2.2_Mitigate Non-Lethal Effects; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1_Force Support; JCA_6.4.1_Secure Information Exchange
Modernization Areas:
Space
Communities of Interest:
Weapons Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*NUCLEAR WEAPONS, *RADIATION EFFECTS, *FALLOUT SHELTERS, CIVIL DEFENSE, DISTRIBUTION, TARGETS, POPULATION, NUCLEAR WARFARE CASUALTIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Structural Engineering and Building Technology, Civil Defense, Nuclear Power Plants and Fission Reactor Engineering
Keyword(s):
*NUCLEAR, DESIGN, ANALYSIS
Report Date:
1965 Jul 01