By the way the map is from a declassified report by Dr. Michael P. Bernardin of Los Alamos headed the Joint DoD/DOE Phase 2 Feasibility Study of a High Power Radio Frequency (HPRF) Weapon, which focused on the feasibility and effectiveness of developing an HPRF (i.e. enhanced EMP) weapon for offensive purposes. Consequently, the U.S. has designed low yield nuclear weapons with massively enhanced EMP output.
http://glasstone.blogspot.com/2009/02/how-emp-turned-off-1-3-of-streetlamps.html
So in your estimation he’s wrong? Why?
Yes. I think you are drawing the wrong conclusion from the report.
I never worked for DOD, AEC, or DOE, but I have been in the plant where they make the damb things. 3 years ago.
My father in law was a division manger there for 15 years and worked there for 40 years. I knew several of his tech staff well. Some of them are dead now.
He was an EE and I have been a Ham Op since the 1970’s. Also hold a commercial ticket. We spoke the same language. I ran with the techs in NM & AZ from the Labs and the Mil Bases. Does that make me an expert. No.
But the conclusion is false.
Not to butt in, but I’m going to:
“Consequently, the U.S. has designed low yield nuclear weapons with massively enhanced EMP output.”
You have any idea of the physics, engineering, and manufacturing skills need to produce a “massively enhanced EMP output”? I do. The Norks aren’t even close. Now, could WE do that? Yup, sure.
Two words that should chill us all: Reichtstag Fire.