Prediction of Radiological Hazard Areas with HPAC

Abstract

The dispersal of radioactive materials in a number of military scenarios has been modelled computationally. This work is part of an international intercomparison of computational capabilities under the auspices of Action Group 44 of The Technical Co-operation Program. The results presented herein were obtained with the Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability (HPAC), designed by the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA). This sophisticated software can be used to quickly determine the extent of radiological hazard areas, requiring a relatively small quantity of information from the user. The potential of this software for applications such as pre-deployment preparation, or even pseudo real time hazard prediction with input from hand held radiation detection equipment must be recognized.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1999
Accession Number
ADA371081

Entities

People

  • D. S. Haslip

Organizations

  • Defence Research and Development Canada

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accidents
  • Availability
  • Computations
  • Contractors
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Gamma Rays
  • Materials
  • Nuclear Reactors
  • Radiation
  • Radiation Effects
  • Radioactive Materials
  • Security
  • Simulations
  • Training

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  • Computational Modeling and Simulation
  • Nuclear and Radiation Engineering.
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.