HYSPLIT-based fallout model
HYSPLIT is a detailed particle transport model that can be used for fallout deposition simulation. A HYSPLIT-based fallout model is now available as an alternative to the old WSEG-10 simulation. The model explicitly calculates how fallout particles of different sizes are moving through different layers of the atmosphere and where they are deposited due to gravitation or rain-out. This allows a very detailed, much more realistic simulation and much more complex fallout patterns:
This model is using very detailed weather data and can calculate fallout transport in complex weather conditions, for example in a hurricane:
Please remember that the new model requires a lot of CPU time, so start with small scenarios, and make sure to install HYSPLIT before you try to use it.
New fires model
A new model for fires in cities is replacing the old Binninger model. The model is based on data collected in Hiroshima and describes the percentage of burnt-out buildings. The model does a much better job describing how fires from multiple detonations would merge with each-other:
The visualization is also improved: fallout and fire data now has bilinear interpolation for cleaner, less pixelated visualization.
Early-warning systems
The early-warning system consists of radar stations and satellites in GEO or HEO orbits.
The missiles will be first detected by the satellites, then by the radar stations and the signals are channeled through command centers. If the command centers are destroyed, the warning signals will never be registered. Scenarios with an early-warning system can be used to analyse the timing of launch and detection and to demonstrate how little time a leader has to react to a warning.
Curves for effects-analysis
Overpressure, thermal radiation, prompt radiation and their fatality rates con now be visualized:
The curves can be used to better understand different physical effects and to make sure the selected fatality rate curves make sense.
AI-assisted creation of large conflict scenarios
A new tool is added to quickly create large-scale conflicts involving multiple countries:
With a few clicks it is possible to allocate all available warheads of all countries and quickly estimate the potential fatalities:
The new tool is a great starting point for new users and will be further developed in the future.
