Compositional Planning for Development of Synthetic Urban Nuclear Melt Glass

Year
2015
Author(s)
H. L. Hall - University of Tennessee
Andrew V. Giminaro - Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of Tennessee
S. Adam Stratz - Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of Tennessee
Matthew T. Cook - Department of Nuclear Engineering, University of Tennessee
Joshua J. Molgaard - United States Military Academy
Abstract
A method is developed for predicting and formulating realistic synthetic post-detonation debris relevant to a nuclear surface detonation in arbitrary urban settings. Using these methods guides the development of synthetic debris that serves as a tool for developing and validating novel rapid forensic analysis methods. In order to accurately fabricate realistic surrogate material, the method incorporates regional soil compositions, land use data, and vehicle contributions to the urban environment.