SURVEY OF HYPERVELOCITY IMPACT INFORMATION

Abstract

In this volume information relating to cratering and penetration in metallic targets has been gathered. Impact of compact particles, micro- particles, and rods at normal and oblique incidence on quasi-infinite targets and on thin targets, multiple spaced targets, and shielded targets is considered. Experimental data are presented in tabular and graphical form for ready references. Available theories and semi-empirical theories, as well as empirical correlation equations are summarized and compared with each other and with the experimental data. For normal impact on quasi-infinite targets 2 empirical correlation expressions ae deduced whih are more generally applicable than previous expressions. A qualitative description of the cratering process is given, and realistic regions of impact are defined. Recommendations for future experimental and theoretical work are made.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1961
Accession Number
AD0267289

Entities

People

  • Arfon H. Jones
  • Walter Herrmann

Organizations

  • Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Crystal Structure
  • Differential Equations
  • Explosives
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Heat Energy
  • Heat Of Fusion
  • Latent Heat
  • Mach Number
  • Mechanics
  • Modulus Of Elasticity
  • Physical Theories
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Shaped Charge Jets
  • Shaped Charges
  • Spacecraft
  • Tensile Strength
  • Two Dimensional

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  • Business Analytics
  • Structural Health Monitoring of Composite Structures.
  • Theoretical Analysis.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Flow
  • Space
  • Space - Space Objects