Calculate total destruction OF NUCLEAR BOMB

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around calculating the volume of total destruction caused by a nuclear bomb, specifically referencing the Tsar Bomba. Participants explore the necessary formulas and parameters for estimating the destructive radius and yield of nuclear weapons, while also touching on the implications of using nuclear versus conventional weapons.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks a complicated formula to calculate the area of total destruction from a nuclear bomb, specifically asking how much TNT is needed for a total destruction radius of 150 km.
  • Another participant humorously suggests that using smart weapons with non-nuclear warheads might be a better option, indicating a preference for precision over mass destruction.
  • A participant references the Wikipedia article on the effects of nuclear explosions and suggests using an app for calculating nuclear bomb effects, implying that existing resources may provide useful information.
  • Discussion includes a reference to the Tsar Bomba test, noting that the bomb's yield was reduced to limit fallout, which raises questions about the practicality of calculating yields for larger bombs.
  • There is a mention of the current state of nuclear weapon development among Western allies, suggesting that existing nuclear weapons meet current demands while conventional weapons are being developed for precision strikes.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the practicality of calculating the yield of larger bombs and the appropriateness of nuclear versus conventional weapons. The discussion remains unresolved regarding the specific calculations and implications of nuclear weapon use.

Contextual Notes

Participants do not reach a consensus on the formulas or calculations needed, and there are various assumptions about the conditions under which nuclear weapons are used and developed.

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i need to calculate the volume of total destruction of a nuclear bomb

its like here
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Tsar_Bomba_Paris.png

what formula i need to use to calculate area of total destruction
zar bomb already has some infos : 50MT tnt = 35km total destruction (detonation height 4km nn)

formula must be complicated enough that i didnt found it on google, and i know that nuclear services of those countries that have nuclear weapons have experts which calculate its power precisely and i need only approximating formula

how much MT TNT does a bomb need (with usual construction circumstances(usual material which is used for nuclear bomb, like zar bomb/trinity)) to reach a total destruction of 150km in diameter?

if i calculate it my way then it wouldn't be correct

how much TNT for 150km of TOTAL DESTRUCTION


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maghilani said:
i need to calculate the volume of total destruction of a nuclear bomb
Better to use smart weapon with non nuclear warhead might to kill only bad guys.
Joke.
 
Here is a description of the Tzar Bomba test
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsar_Bomba#The_test

One comment indicates a destructive radius of ~34 mi (~54 km), or a diameter of 68 mi (~108 km). The bomb yield was apparently reduced to reduce fallout. So apparently, if it had been constructed as orginially designed, it's destructive range would have increased.

What is the point of determining a yield of a larger bomb? It seems rather impractical.
 
clancy688 said:
You know, smart bombs are very, very smart and accurate... they always hit the ground.
That's right, but the matter is the target located on that hitting point or no
I never heard for last years that Western allies’ countries (NATO, etc.) are developing now new nukes. I think this is because existing nuke weapons answer their demands.
But at the same time they actively develop very accurate weapons with conventional warheads.
 
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