Final answer:
The minimum safe distance from a missile launcher would theoretically depend on the type of hazard. For radiation leak scenarios, the safe distance can be calculated using the inverse square law applied to the intensity of radiation, similar to finding the minimum safe distance from a radar unit leaking microwaves.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question seeks to determine the minimum safe distance from a missile launcher to ensure safety during a missile hazard procedure. To answer this for scenarios involving radiation leakage from a radar unit as an analogy, we need to calculate the distance at which the intensity of the radiation is reduced to a safe level. Using the inverse square law, intensity decreases with distance squared. For instance, if a radar unit leaks 10.0 W of microwaves and the maximum safe intensity is 1.00 W/m², we need to find the radius of a sphere (distance from the radar) where the power per unit area drops to this safe level.
If the leaked power spreads uniformly over the surface of the sphere, the safe distance can be found by setting the safe intensity equal to the power divided by the surface area of the sphere (4πr²). Thus, for a radar unit, one can calculate this distance and determine the corresponding electric field strength at that distance.