1. View Trailer
A film editor and book enthusiast edited together a movie trailer, hoping to show what the movie version of Alas, Babylon might look like. Watch the trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yt02z141gY
Of course, the movie doesn't actually exist, but this might help you connect with the devastation that would be caused by nuclear war.
A film editor and book enthusiast edited together a movie trailer, hoping to show what the movie version of Alas, Babylon might look like. Watch the trailer here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1yt02z141gY
Of course, the movie doesn't actually exist, but this might help you connect with the devastation that would be caused by nuclear war.
2. Understand Radiation Exposure Measurement
Radiation exposure is measured in units of "rems" (Roentgen equivalent [in] man). According to the U.S.N.R.C. (United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission), 50% of all exposed to 450-500 rems die within 30 days. Remember this 50/30 relationship for later.
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/basic-ref/glossary/lethal-dose-ld.html
Radiation exposure is measured in units of "rems" (Roentgen equivalent [in] man). According to the U.S.N.R.C. (United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission), 50% of all exposed to 450-500 rems die within 30 days. Remember this 50/30 relationship for later.
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/basic-ref/glossary/lethal-dose-ld.html
3. Simulate Destruction
Access the NUKEMAP detonation simulator at http://nuclearsecrecy.com/nukemap/
As of October 1958, the largest atom bomb known to be available was 8.2 Mt (megatons) - therefore, enter a yield of 8200 kilotons for each of your initial simulations. According to the article on your sheet, the government of the Soviet Union (modern-day Russia) claimed they had a 100 Mt bomb, so you will need to simulate those, as well. Remember to enter the amount in kilotons.
For each simulation, click "Advanced Options" - you have a lot of options here. First, make sure that 500 rem is selected. This will enable you to see the radiation exposure. I also highly suggest checking "Other effects: Humanitarian impact."
Since the bombs in Alas, Babylon were launched TOT, we need to understand what this would "look" like. You can also launch multiple bombs at once using the "Launch Multiple" option.
Access the NUKEMAP detonation simulator at http://nuclearsecrecy.com/nukemap/
As of October 1958, the largest atom bomb known to be available was 8.2 Mt (megatons) - therefore, enter a yield of 8200 kilotons for each of your initial simulations. According to the article on your sheet, the government of the Soviet Union (modern-day Russia) claimed they had a 100 Mt bomb, so you will need to simulate those, as well. Remember to enter the amount in kilotons.
For each simulation, click "Advanced Options" - you have a lot of options here. First, make sure that 500 rem is selected. This will enable you to see the radiation exposure. I also highly suggest checking "Other effects: Humanitarian impact."
Since the bombs in Alas, Babylon were launched TOT, we need to understand what this would "look" like. You can also launch multiple bombs at once using the "Launch Multiple" option.