Computers to gauge postattack losses in FCDA tests
FCDA revealed Operation Alert tests show electronic brain computers can quickly estimate fatalities injuries damaged dwellings and medical losses in 50 target cities. FOCA calls it the probable source of first systematic postattack loss assessment. Stanford Research Institute designs a high speed damage system started in summer 1954.
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America
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Dean Pohlenz
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Electronics to gauge atomic attack fallout and shelter needs
Describes use of punched cards and tapes to map U S resources for weapon damage estimates. An electronic brain computes dwelling loss and fallout patterns using wind, height, and ground zero data. Weather and standards agencies aid, with aims to speed life saving evacuations and improve civil defense planning.
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United States
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Branford Research Institute
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U S Can Live Without War Says Chamber of Commerce
The Chamber of Commerce of the United States argues the U S economy can grow in peacetime with no war spending. It notes GDP up by 26 billion, national income rising over 20 billion, and 65.5 million employed as defense spending declines while peacetime production expands.
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U. S
Chamber of Commerce of
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Chamber
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