City of Detroit, Michigan Vulnerability of Gas Utilities to Nuclear Attack

Abstract

The purposes of the report are: to determine nuclear attack effects on facilities and capability of the gas system supplying Detroit, Michigan; and describe normal system operation and give a functional inventory of buildings, transportation and other support equipment. Gas distribution facilities in 227 sq. mi. of Detroit area, formerly serving 592,900 customers (86.5% of preattack total), are shut down indefinitely by the Comapny. Service is returned to 92, 323 customers. Principal damage to Company facilities is to buildings and contents of regulating stations and storehouses. Postattack transmission system capacity, physical operating personnel, vehicles, communication and supplies are adequate for immediate postattack repair and operation.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1971
Accession Number
AD0734922

Entities

People

  • Maurice A. Richford
  • W. E. Davis

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Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blast
  • Civil Defense
  • Construction
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Emergencies
  • Employment
  • Health Services
  • Materials
  • Mechanics
  • Medical Personnel
  • Natural Gas
  • Operating Systems
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Radio Communications
  • Radio Equipment
  • Storage
  • United States

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  • Electrical Engineering
  • Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
  • Nuclear Civil Defense.