Further Evaluations of Collateral Damage

Abstract

This report describes the results of a DNA project which had the objective of developing models and methodologies for the prediction of civilian casualties resulting from conventional weapon attacks. The methods developed and supporting data are detailed in a Handbook (SAI-78-220-LJ) and summarized in this report. This report also contains evaluations of expected civilian fatalities due to conventional and nuclear weapons for five theater warfare scenarios. Methodology and computer code improvements are identified.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 29, 1978
Accession Number
ADA082189

Entities

People

  • Duane Taylor
  • John Swenson
  • Klaus Mueller
  • William Vance
  • William Yengst

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Artillery
  • Casualties
  • Collateral Damage
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Damage Assessment
  • Education
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Nuclear Radiation
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Second World War
  • Security
  • War Colleges
  • Warfare
  • Weapons Effects

Readers

  • Aviation Safety Risk Assessment.
  • Business Analytics
  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.