Calculating Atomic Bomb Shockwave and Blast Radius Formula

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The discussion centers on the need for clear formulas to calculate the shockwave and blast radius of atomic and nuclear bombs. Key formulas sought include those that determine the shockwave effects and the blast radius, as well as the change in bomb power over time. A reference to a resource from MIT's Nuclear Weapons Effects Simulations and Models is provided, which offers a blast effects calculator that can assist in these calculations.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of nuclear physics principles
  • Familiarity with blast wave propagation
  • Knowledge of mathematical modeling techniques
  • Access to nuclear weapons effects simulation tools
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the "Nuclear Weapons Blast Effects Calculator" from MIT
  • Study the principles of "Shockwave Propagation in Explosions"
  • Explore "Mathematical Models for Nuclear Blast Radius Calculation"
  • Investigate "Time-Dependent Effects of Nuclear Explosions" in scientific literature
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Physicists, military strategists, engineers, and researchers involved in nuclear safety and weapon effects analysis will benefit from this discussion.

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Hi everyone. I've been searching google for a clear formula and formulas for atomic/nuclear bomb shockwave and blast radius. I haven't come across anything remotely close that details the effects of time on the effects of the bomb as it crosses a set distance. Can some one help me with the below?

some formula that calculates shockwave from bomb.
formula calculating bomb blast radius.
fomula that calculates change in effect/power of bomb as time passes.

I would really really appreciate it since my search for the last few weeks as come almost empty handed.

Thank you
Armando P.
 
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This is an old (2003) thread by a one-time-poster. There is a lot of information available from internet searches now that probably wasn't available when the thread was first posted. I did a quick search [nuclear bomb shockwave and blast radius] which produced many hits.

If anyone is interested, this might be a good place to start
https://nuclearweaponsedproj.mit.ed...dels/nuclear-weapons-blast-effects-calculator
 
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