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WEAPONS EFFECTS FOR PROTECTIVE DESIGN

Technical Report ·
DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/4747702· OSTI ID:4747702

A lecture intended to provide a general background in weapons effects is presented. Specific areas of nuclear explosion phenomena pertinent to the design of hardened systems discussed include nuclear radiation and shielding, fireball growth and effects, thermal radiation, air blast, cratering and throwout, ground shock effects, fallout, and afterwinds. (J.R.D.)

Research Organization:
RAND Corp., Santa Monica, Calif.
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-17-016330
OSTI ID:
4747702
Report Number(s):
P-1951(RAND)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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