Mathematical Background and Programming Aids for the Physical Vulnerability System for Nuclear Weapons

Abstract

This document presents in detail the mathematics of selected portions of the Defense Intelligence Agency publication AP-550-1-2-69-INT, 'Physical Vulnerability Handbook - Nuclear Weapons (U),' 1 June 1969. The appendices present the logic flow, necessary equations and constants needed for computerization of the PV Handbook. Illustrative programs written in BASIC language are included with each appendix.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1974
Accession Number
ADB010375

Entities

People

  • Gilbert C. Binninger
  • Patsy M. Mcgrady
  • Paul J. Castleberry Jr.

Organizations

  • Defense Intelligence Agency

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter WMD
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Analytic Functions
  • Blast
  • Blast Waves
  • Computer Programming
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Dynamic Pressure
  • Equations
  • Height Of Burst
  • Impact Point
  • Mathematics
  • Normal Distribution
  • Nuclear Weapons
  • Probability
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Weapon Delivery

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Technical Research and Report Writing.