People Survivability in a Direct Effects Environment and Related Topics

Item

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