Some Fundamental Aspects of Nuclear Weapons.
Abstract
Nuclear weapons effects associated with a surface burst geometry, particularly on a rock medium, are summarized. Particular emphasis is placed on the close-in blast and shock phenomenology that usually is the bounding factor limiting the potential hardness of protective structures. Consideration is given to the coupling of energy into the air and earth in the vicinity of ground zero, the close-in airblast and ground shock, and the subsequent environment usually occurring at ranges of strategic interest. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0741876
Entities
People
- Gerald G. Leigh
- Harold L. Brode
- Henry F. Cooper Jr.
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory