Nuclear & Radiological Effects

Abstract

The Nuclear and Radiological Effects project develops, integrates and transitions nuclear and radiological assessment modeling tools for use in military planning processes. The assessment modeling tools provide critical analytics for Consequence of Execution (COE) considerations during nuclear targeting and post-detonation nuclear response, supporting interagency strategic and tactical decision making. These COE considerations can include the full range of political, military, economic, social, infrastructure, and information (PMESII) factors and their interaction, extending analytical capabilities beyond common damage assessment practices and into second and third order effects. These activities/efforts support Combatant Commands and other Department of Defense (DoD) organizations by providing accurate and reliable consequence assessment and response information. Note: This is a new funding line established to rapidly transition capabilities to programs of record. The increase from FY 2016 to FY 2017 is due to the transition of nuclear effects modeling applied research efforts to advanced technology development.

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Document Details

Document Type
Project
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2017
Source ID
RL_0603160BR_3_0400_PB_2017

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Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Critical Infrastructure Protection in CBRN and WMD Threats.
  • Military Science and Technology Research and Modernization.
  • Team-Based Human-Centered Cognitive Task Decision Making and Information Performance.

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