Nukemap (stylised in all caps) is an interactive map using Mapbox[1]API and declassified nuclear weapons effects data, created by Alex Wellerstein, a historian of science at the Stevens Institute of Technology who studies the history of nuclear weapons. The initial version was created in February 2012, with major upgrades in July 2013,[2][3][4] which enables users to model the explosion of nuclear weapons (contemporary, historical, or of any given arbitrary yield) on virtually any terrain and at virtually any altitude of their choice.[5] A variation of the script, Nukemap3D, featured rough models of mushroom clouds in 3D, scaled to their appropriate sizes.[6][7] (Nukemap3D is no longer functional as Google had deprecated the Google Earth plugin.)
The computer simulation of the effects of nuclear detonations has been described both as "stomach-churning" (by Wellerstein himself) and as "the most fun I’ve had with Google Maps since… well, possibly ever" despite the admittedly abjectly grim nature of the subject.[8] Originally intended in part as a pedagogical device to illustrate the stark difference in scale between fission and fusion bombs,[9] Nukemap went viral in 2013, necessitating a move to new servers.[6] The website averages five "nukes" per visitor.[3] Wellerstein's creation has garnered some popularity amongst nuclear strategists as an open source tool for calculating the costs of nuclear exchanges.[10] As of September 2022, more than 277 million nukes have been "dropped" on the site.
^Wellerstein, Alex (October 24, 2018). "To give numbers: to handle the 200K map loads per month that NUKEMAP gets, Google wants to charge me >$1000 a month. Even if I ran ads, that's not sustainable. It's crazy. Fortunately MapBox makes for a perfect alternative (esp. w/LeafLet), and has totally reasonable rates. (2/3)".
^"The NUKEMAPs are here | Restricted Data". Blog.nuclearsecrecy.com. 2013-07-25. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
^ abWellerstein, Alex (2012-05-04). . wmdjunction.com. Archived from the original on 2013-07-27. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
^"Restricted Data: The Nuclear Secrecy Blog". Blog.nuclearsecrecy.com. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
^Jones, Brian (2013-07-16). "This Scary Interactive Map Shows What Happens If A Nuke Explodes In Your Neighborhood". Business Insider. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
^ ab"NukeMap 3D: Google Earth Sim Lets You Model Nuclear Strikes On Any Location". Huffington Post UK. 2013-07-23. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
^"Interactive Nukemap Now In 3D - Slashdot". Slashdot. 2013-07-21. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
^Drew Bowling. "NUKEMAP Uses Google Maps API To Let You Blow Up The Outside World". WebProNews. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
^Terdiman, Daniel (2012-02-23). "Nukemap: Shall we play a game? | Geek Gestalt - CNET News". CNET News. Retrieved 2013-08-04.
^Kroenig, Matthew (2018). The Logic of American Nuclear Strategy: Why Strategic Superiority Matters. New York City: Oxford University Press. p. 42. ISBN9780190849191.
^"Nuclear Weapons Data Visualization Reaches Finals of National Science Foundation's "Vizzies" Award". Stevens Institute of Technology. 2014-11-11. Retrieved 2016-01-01.
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January 24, 2023
nukemap, stylised, caps, interactive, using, mapbox, declassified, nuclear, weapons, effects, data, created, alex, wellerstein, historian, science, stevens, institute, technology, studies, history, nuclear, weapons, initial, version, created, february, 2012, w. Nukemap stylised in all caps is an interactive map using Mapbox 1 API and declassified nuclear weapons effects data created by Alex Wellerstein a historian of science at the Stevens Institute of Technology who studies the history of nuclear weapons The initial version was created in February 2012 with major upgrades in July 2013 2 3 4 which enables users to model the explosion of nuclear weapons contemporary historical or of any given arbitrary yield on virtually any terrain and at virtually any altitude of their choice 5 A variation of the script Nukemap3D featured rough models of mushroom clouds in 3D scaled to their appropriate sizes 6 7 Nukemap3D is no longer functional as Google had deprecated the Google Earth plugin NukemapScreenshot of Nukemap homepage on March 15 2021Type of siteeducationalAvailable inEnglishOwnerAlex WellersteinURLhttps nuclearsecrecy com nukemapLaunched2012Current statusActiveThe computer simulation of the effects of nuclear detonations has been described both as stomach churning by Wellerstein himself and as the most fun I ve had with Google Maps since well possibly ever despite the admittedly abjectly grim nature of the subject 8 Originally intended in part as a pedagogical device to illustrate the stark difference in scale between fission and fusion bombs 9 Nukemap went viral in 2013 necessitating a move to new servers 6 The website averages five nukes per visitor 3 Wellerstein s creation has garnered some popularity amongst nuclear strategists as an open source tool for calculating the costs of nuclear exchanges 10 As of September 2022 more than 277 million nukes have been dropped on the site The Nukemap was a finalist for the National Science Foundation s Visualization Challenge in 2014 11 See also Edit War portal Nuclear Technology portalComputer simulationReferences Edit Wellerstein Alex October 24 2018 To give numbers to handle the 200K map loads per month that NUKEMAP gets Google wants to charge me gt 1000 a month Even if I ran ads that s not sustainable It s crazy Fortunately MapBox makes for a perfect alternative esp w LeafLet and has totally reasonable rates 2 3 The NUKEMAPs are here Restricted Data Blog nuclearsecrecy com 2013 07 25 Retrieved 2013 08 04 a b Wellerstein Alex 2012 05 04 So Long Mom I m Off to Drop the Bomb A Case Study in Public Usage of an Educational Tool wmdjunction com Archived from the original on 2013 07 27 Retrieved 2013 08 04 Restricted Data The Nuclear Secrecy Blog Blog nuclearsecrecy com Retrieved 2013 08 04 Jones Brian 2013 07 16 This Scary Interactive Map Shows What Happens If A Nuke Explodes In Your Neighborhood Business Insider Retrieved 2013 08 04 a b NukeMap 3D Google Earth Sim Lets You Model Nuclear Strikes On Any Location Huffington Post UK 2013 07 23 Retrieved 2013 08 04 Interactive Nukemap Now In 3D Slashdot Slashdot 2013 07 21 Retrieved 2013 08 04 Drew Bowling NUKEMAP Uses Google Maps API To Let You Blow Up The Outside World WebProNews Retrieved 2013 08 04 Terdiman Daniel 2012 02 23 Nukemap Shall we play a game Geek Gestalt CNET News CNET News Retrieved 2013 08 04 Kroenig Matthew 2018 The Logic of American Nuclear Strategy Why Strategic Superiority Matters New York City Oxford University Press p 42 ISBN 9780190849191 Nuclear Weapons Data Visualization Reaches Finals of National Science Foundation s Vizzies Award Stevens Institute of Technology 2014 11 11 Retrieved 2016 01 01 External links EditOfficial website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Nukemap amp oldid 1122021419, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
