Physics and chemistry of late time fireball simulations without the geomagnetic field

Technical Report · Thu Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987

OSTI ID:5860227

Symbalisty, E M.D.; Sappenfield, D S; Sutherland, C D; Kashiwa, B A

This report describes the FADCAT computer code which is a version of the CAVEAT code adapted to simulate intermediate altitude fireballs. FADCAT now runs in two dimensions with all the features described herein. The three-dimensional version currently runs without the marker particles and without the Dukowicz rezone ability. We also highlight the results of two hypothetical, but realistic, burst scenarios. These are one megaton detonations: a single burst at 80 km altitude, and a double simultaneous burst at 60 and 80 km altitude. 20 refs.

• Research Organization: Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-36
• OSTI ID: 5860227
• Report Number(s): LA-11122-MS; ON: DE88001952
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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