32 - Nuclear Warheads Flashcards
1
Q
Types of Bursts
A
- High Altitude
- Air
- Surface
- Underwater
- Subsurface
2
Q
High Altitude Burst
A
- > 30 km
- Electromagnetic Pulse (EMP)
3
Q
Surface Burst
A
- Max Damage in small area
- Crater
- Fallout
- Used for single targets
4
Q
Air Burst
A
- < 30km altitude
- Fireball does not contact earth
- Maximizes mach wave (blast)
- Burns and eye injuries over larger area
5
Q
Underwater Burst
A
Target ships (shallow) or subs (deep)
6
Q
Subsurface Burst
A
Target bunkers
7
Q
Equations
A
Scaling Law (Blast Damage)
Slant Range (Radiation Damage)
Optimum HOB is where curve extends furthest to the right
Pay attention to units!
8
Q
Use of Scaling Laws
A
- Utilize Damage criteria chart
- Must scale down to d1 or h1 to use pressure charts
