Title

People Survivability in a Direct Effects Environment and Related Topics

Creator

Longinow, A.

Ojdrovich, G.

Bertram, L.

Wiedermann, A.

Corporate Author

IIT Research Institute

Date

1973

Date Issued

1973-05

Extent

259

NTRL Accession Number

AD764114

Identifier

AD0764114

Abstract

The report contains a description of a deterministic, computerized method simulation model for predicting the survivability relative safety of people located in conventional NFSS buildings when subjected to the direct effects of nuclear weapons. Effects considered include thermal radiation, prompt nuclear radiation, primary blast and secondary blast, i.e., the effects of flow velocities and debris. This is an operational tool which has been applied to the analysis of existing buildings which were surveyed in detail. Related topics considered in this study include distribution of blast-initiated debris, shelter-cost and effectiveness comparisons and survivability of people in special permanent and expedient shelters.

Description

The report contains a description of a deterministic, computerized method simulation model for predicting the survivability relative safety of people located in conventional NFSS buildings when subjected to the direct effects of nuclear weapons. Effects considered include thermal radiation, prompt nuclear radiation, primary blast and secondary blast, i.e., the effects of flow velocities and debris. This is an operational tool which has been applied to the analysis of existing buildings which were surveyed in detail. Related topics considered in this study include distribution of blast-initiated debris, shelter-cost and effectiveness comparisons and survivability of people in special permanent and expedient shelters.

Distribution Classification

1

Distribution Conflict

No

DTIC Record Exists

Yes

Illinois Tech Related

Yes

Report Availability

Not available via Contrails

Type

report