Preliminary assessment of the impact of incorporating a detailed algorithm for the effects of nuclear irradiation on combat crew performance into the Janus combat simulation

Technical Report · Mon May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1989

DOI:https://doi.org/10.2172/5686087· OSTI ID:5686087

Warshawsky, A. S.; Uzelac, M. J.; Pimper, J. E. ^[1]

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1. Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)

The Crew III algorithm for assessing time and dose dependent combat crew performance subsequent to nuclear irradiation was incorporated into the Janus combat simulation system. Battle outcomes using this algorithm were compared to outcomes based on the currently used time-independent cookie-cutter'' assessment methodology. The results illustrate quantifiable differences in battle outcome between the two assessment techniques. Results suggest that tactical nuclear weapons are more effective than currently assumed if performance degradation attributed to radiation doses between 150 to 3000 rad are taken into account. 6 refs., 9 figs.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
• Sponsoring Organization: OGA
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 5686087
• Report Number(s): UCID-21701; ON: DE89013322
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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45 MILITARY TECHNOLOGY, WEAPONRY, AND NATIONAL DEFENSE
99 GENERAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
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& Computer Programs-- (1987-1989)
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ALGORITHMS
BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS
COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION
MILITARY PERSONNEL
NUCLEAR WEAPONS
PERFORMANCE
RADIATION DOSES
RADIOLOGICAL WARFARE