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Analysis of sheltering and evacuation strategies for a Chicago nuclear detonation scenario.

Author(s) -

Ann S. Yoshimura,

Larry Brandt

Publication year - 2011

Publication title -

osti oai (u.s. department of energy office of scientific and technical information)

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Reports

DOI - 10.2172/1029774

Subject(s) - detonation , work (physics) , process (computing) , quality (philosophy) , key (lock) , yield (engineering) , environmental planning , business , environmental science , computer science , engineering , geography , computer security , explosive material , archaeology , mechanical engineering , philosophy , materials science , epistemology , metallurgy , operating system

Development of an effective strategy for shelter and evacuation is among the most important planning tasks in preparation for response to a low yield, nuclear detonation in an urban area. Extensive studies have been performed and guidance published that highlight the key principles for saving lives following such an event. However, region-specific data are important in the planning process as well. This study examines some of the unique regional factors that impact planning for a 10 kt detonation in Chicago. The work utilizes a single scenario to examine regional impacts as well as the shelter-evacuate decision alternatives at selected exemplary points. For many Chicago neighborhoods, the excellent assessed shelter quality available make shelter-in-place or selective transit to a nearby shelter a compelling post-detonation strategy

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