Nuclear weapon radiation effects on a Space Based Interceptor weapon platform
Conference
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OSTI ID:5198606
The purpose of this study was to determine the dose to the various electronic components and sensitive areas (fuel tanks) of a representative Space Based Interceptor (SBI) weapon platform due to an exo-atmospheric nuclear weapon detonation. In particular, the damage resulting from incident neutrons, gamma-rays, and x-rays generated by the weapon detonation was assessed for the critical electronic components and for materials whose chemical/physical properties might degrade. To perform this analysis, a three dimensional ORNL computer model of a SBI weapon platform was devised to estimate the effects of natural and nuclear weapon radiation on the external surfaces and materials and on the internal components. It should be noted that the SBI weapon platform used in this study represents the author's concept of such a system. 3 refs., 1 fig., 3 tabs.
- Research Organization:
- Oak Ridge National Lab., TN (USA)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- DOD
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-84OR21400
- OSTI ID:
- 5198606
- Report Number(s):
- CONF-900216-3; ON: DE89016258
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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