Distribution of Nuclear Damage Probability with Distance.
Abstract
The probability of damage to a battlefield item caused by the detonation of a nuclear weapon has been described by various analysts as being a cumulative lognormal function either in the range of the item from the burst or, alternatively, in the intensity of the free-field nuclear-induced environment (such as neutron fluence or total radiation dose) experienced by the item. The quantitative differences and similarities of the two approaches are discussed here, and a technique is introduced that approximately bridges the two methodologies, thus allowing conversion of the data base of one methodology to the other. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Aug 01, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA061806
Entities
People
- C. Stuart Kelley
Organizations
- Harry Diamond Laboratories