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Analysis of Blast Attenuation in Urban Environments

Authors: Nigel B. Cook

This paper provides a comprehensive methodology for calculating blast wave attenuation in urban environments, focusing on energy conservation, building interactions, and predictions for different yields. It builds on historical data from Hiroshima and Nagasaki, extending to modern urban settings, and includes detailed calculations for 20 kt and 1 megaton yields, comparing open terrain and urban attenuation. The study ensures energy conservation through building absorption mechanisms and highlights the impact of higher yields on blast effects.

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