Blast Effects Test Model

ARA develops models and software to simulate the extreme environments created by conventional blasts and chemical, biological, and nuclear weapons. We model the physics of the weapon, the environments created by the weapon, and the effect of these environments on humans and man-made objects. Man-made objects include fixed and mobile structures, military and commercial structures, and above-ground and buried structures.

We apply our full spectrum of CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosives) effects expertise in trade studies, analysis of alternatives, weapon system design, operational planning, targeting, design of protective structures, design of protective equipment, and training simulators. We provide direct support services as well as software products enabling others to perform these analyses.