Date of Award
3-6-2006
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Department
Department of Engineering Physics
First Advisor
Steven T. Fiorino, PhD
Abstract
Hazard Prediction and Capability (HPAC) Software is validated by comparing modeled predictions to historical test data. Reanalysis weather data is acquired and reformatted for use in HPAC. Simulations are made using various amounts of weather data by use of a spatial domain. Simulations are also varied by levels of terrain resolution. The predicted output of the software is numerically compared to historical test data. The result of this research culminated in the knowledge that HPAC prediction accuracy is improved by using terrain resolutions beyond the flat earth assumption. Furthermore, this research establishes that domain size variation produces no significant advantage as to the accuracy of the prediction.
AFIT Designator
AFIT-GNE-ENP-06-06
DTIC Accession Number
ADA451167
Recommended Citation
Pace, Kevin D., "Terrain and Spatial Effects on Hazard Prediction and Assessment Capability (HPAC) Software Dose-Rate Contour Plot Predictions as Compared to a Sample of Local Fallout Data from Test Detonations in the Continental United States, 1945-1962" (2006). Theses and Dissertations. 3371.
https://scholar.afit.edu/etd/3371