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A method is developed for predicting and formulating realistic synthetic post-detonation debris relevant to a nuclear surface detonation in arbitrary urban settings. Using these methods guides the development of synthetic debris that serves as a tool for developing and validating novel rapid forensic analysis methods. In order to accurately fabricate realistic homogenous surrogate material, the method incorporates regional soil compositions, land use data, and vehicle contributions to the urban environment.
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This work was performed under Grant Number DE-NA0001983 from the Stewardship Science Academic Alliances (SSAA) Program of the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). The views and opinions expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the NNSA or the SSAA.
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Giminaro, A.V., Stratz, S.A., Gill, J.A. et al. Compositional planning for development of synthetic urban nuclear melt glass. J Radioanal Nucl Chem 306, 175–181 (2015). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10967-015-4061-1
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