Nuclear winter: a review of the models

Wendell K. H. Hahm

Expert InsightsPublished 1985

This paper considers three models developed to evaluate the climatic consequences of a nuclear war. It attempts to show why the results of the simulation models are not as robust as some nuclear winter proponents indicate, and it suggests the design of research programs that the author feels should be initiated to resolve the technical questions that the defense community will face in the future restructuring of conventional forces. The author points out that the nuclear winter debate is between scientists on one hand, and defense policymakers on the other, and cautions throughout that it is important that the issue not become politicized.

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  • Copyright: RAND Corporation
  • Availability: Web Only
  • Year: 1985
  • Pages: 33
  • Document Number: P-7121-RGI

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Hahm, Wendell K. H., Nuclear winter: a review of the models. Santa Monica, CA: RAND Corporation, 1985. https://www.rand.org/pubs/papers/P7121.html.
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