Predicting Safe Distances to Prevent Retinal Burns from Nuclear Detonations.
Abstract
The visual effects of chorioretinal burns are discussed, and a mathematical model is described for predicting the retinal burns threshold distance or safe distance from a low-altitude nuclear detonation. Mathematical equations for the model are derived, and a Fortran computer program to solve these equations is described. Retinal burn threshold distances are predicted and compared to experimental data for several nuclear detonations. This program is recommended for Air Force use to predict retinal burn safe-separation distances for planning purposes.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1975
- Accession Number
- ADA019797
Entities
People
- Everett O. Richey
- Neal E. Lof
Organizations
- United States Air Force School of Aerospace Medicine