COUNTERMEASURE CONCEPTS FOR USE AGAINST URBAN MASS FIRES FROM NUCLEAR WEAPON ATTACK

Abstract

New concepts for the extinguishment or control of urban mass fires from nuclear-weapon attack are proposed and evaluated. A synoptic, illustrative modus operandi is given to illustrate application of each of these conceptual countermeasures in extinguishing or controlling fires. The generation or utilization of firebreaks seems to offer the most promise. Specific recommendations are made concerning the direction of future study.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 14, 1967
Accession Number
AD0661458

Entities

People

  • Edward T. Tracy
  • Wesley E. Shelberg

Organizations

  • Naval Radiological Defense Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Counter IED
  • Counter WMD
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aircrafts
  • Carbon Dioxide
  • Civil Defense
  • Combustion
  • Countermeasures
  • Explosions
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Fire Hazards
  • Fires
  • Heat Energy
  • Ignition
  • Meteorology
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Slurry Explosives
  • Tanker Aircraft
  • Wind Machines

Readers

  • Fire Suppression Systems Design.
  • Political Violence and Terrorism Studies.
  • Systems Analysis and Design