Relevance of Selected Nonnuclear Experience to Possible Future Employment of Nuclear Weapons (1980)

The purpose of this study, performed for the Defense Nuclear Agency, was to see if the study of non-nuclear catastrophes could be useful in establishing doctrine for nuclear warfare. Several man-made and natural disasters were examined in detail and compared to potential tactical nuclear weapons effects. 38 pages.The purpose of this study, performed for the Defense Nuclear Agency, was to see if the study of non-nuclear catastrophes could be useful in establishing doctrine for nuclear warfare. Several man-made and natural disasters were examined in detail and compared to potential tactical nuclear weapons effects.

38 pages.