Residual Dust and Radiation Model (REDRAM), Model Description
Abstract
REDRAM is a FORTRAN computer code that stimulates the transport and dispersion of particles from an atmospheric nuclear burst. The code was developed to estimate the dust particle sizes, mass concentrations and radioactivity levels that are airborne long after the burst. Model development was motivated by a requirement to estimate the dust and radiation burden to advanced strategic aircraft instrumentation and crew. In the event of a nuclear war, aircraft may have to operate in environments containing the radioactive debris lofted by weapons from intercontinental and submarine-launched ballistic missiles. Escaping bombers and tankers, national command authority aircraft, and command, control and communication aircraft are examples of systems that may potentially be affected by the nuclear clouds.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1988
- Accession Number
- ADA362633
Entities
People
- A. T. Hopkins
- Darrell L. Palmer
- Jeffrey R. Brown
Organizations
- Air Armament Center