Nuclear War Simulator Ep. 0:  Analysis of Fallout Models
Channel: washussan
Date: 10/04/2023

This is the first episode of my new series called Nuclear War Simulator.
In this episode, we take a look at the fallout models  used in Nuclear War Simulator and compare them to Miller's SFSS model used in Nukemap. We also describe what fallout is, how it  is created, and try to figure out how and why it is affected by several explosion parameters, such as burst height, yield and fission fraction. The idea is trying to understand these fallout models just a little better.

My original idea for the series was just to show some of Nuclear War Simulator scenarios. But before diving into an actual scenario, I tought it would be a good idea to try to understand the simulation a little bit better. So I named this "Episode 0". But in my next episodes I'll show some of the scenarios Nuclear War Simulator has to offer.

Let me know in the comments if you'd like me to make another video exploring the other models in nuclear war simulator, like the thermal radiation, prompt radiation and overpressure models.

Any feedback, corrections or questions are welcome! 

#NuclearWarSimulator   #Nukemap   #nuclearweapons   #radioactivity   #nuclearfallout   #nuclearwar   #hysplit      
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*Links:*

Nuclear War Simulator: https://nuclearwarsimulator.com/

Nuclear War Simulator on Steam: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1603940/Nuclear_War_Simulator/

Nukemap: https://nuclearsecrecy.com/nukemap/

Nukemap FAQ: https://nuclearsecrecy.com/nukemap/faq/

HYSPLIT-NOAA: https://www.ready.noaa.gov/HYSPLIT.php

How to use HYSPLIT in Nuclear War Simulator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=21UutOZLXnY

The Effects of Nuclear Weapons: https://www.atomicarchive.com/resources/documents/effects/glasstone-dolan.html

The medical implication of Nuclear War: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK219147/

Documentation and analysis of the WSEG-10 fallout prediction model: https://apps.dtic.mil/sti/pdfs/ADA083515.pdf

THE MASS CONTOUR RATIO FOR FALLOUT AND FALLOUT SPECIFIC activity for shot small boy: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/235087777_THE_MASS_CONTOUR_RATIO_FOR_FALLOUT_AND_FALLOUT_SPECIFIC_activity_for_shot_small_boy

A Comparison in the Accuracy of Mapping Nuclear Fallout Patterns using HPAC, HYSPLIT, DELFIC FPT and an AFIT FORTRAN95 Fallout Deposition Code:  https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/1465/
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*Chapters*

0:00 Cinematic Intro
1:10 Welcome and description
2:20 Fallout is deadly!
4:46 Comparison between WSEG-10 and HYSPLIT fallout maps
7:36 Fallout arrival time and total dose
9:38 HYSPLIT map in H+1 dose rate
10:46 Fallout dependence on burst height in Nuclear War Simulator
12:16 Fallout dependence on burst height in Nukemap
15:01 Why does fallout depend on burst height?
18:11 How do the models differentiate between air and surface bursts?
20:45 How does fallout depend on the Yield?
22:26 How does fallout depend on the fission fraction?
25:52 H+1 dose rate
26:40 Comparison between Nukemap and Nuclear War Simulator
30:57 Conclusion