THE CIVIL DEFENSE ROLE OF RADIO BROADCASTING IN THE POSTATTACK PERIOD

Abstract

A study was made of the requirements for mass information dissemination following a thermonuclear attack upon the United States. The individual information requirements deemed necessary are listed, and AM radio is discussed as the logical disseminator of this information. The discussion centers on the existing AM standard broadcast radio network, including unique transmitters that might be located at emergency operating centers and on mobile radio stations. Essentials of an efficient broadcasting system for the postattack period are determined, and are compared to those of the existing system. It is concluded that postattack information broadcasting is essential to the survival of the shelter population and may be accomplished by a modification of the present system, including the hardening of broad casting sites and the addition, where necessary, of special-purpose transmitters. Recommendations for changing and supplementing the radio network of the United States are made.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 07, 1963
Accession Number
AD0404191

Entities

People

  • D. Schimelfenyg
  • Mathew Owens

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Civil Defense
  • Communication Channels
  • Fallout Shelters
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Public Address Systems
  • Radio Broadcasting
  • Radio Communications
  • Radio Equipment
  • Radio Receivers
  • Radio Stations
  • Radio Transmitters
  • Transmitters
  • United States
  • Vulnerability
  • Warning Systems

Readers

  • Nuclear Civil Defense.
  • Strategic Security Studies
  • Tactical Satellite Communications Systems Engineering.