SMALL EXPLOSION TESTS
Abstract
The investigation is concerned with the reporting and preliminary analysis of data obtained from the explosion of six charges fired as part of Phase II of Project MOLE. The MOLE investigations are designed to yield information to assist in predicting the effects of very large explosions. The Phase II-B charges, 256 pounds of TNT each, were fired at various depths at a site adjacent to the proposed ground zero of the TEAPOT ESS shot. The results from Phase II-B are presented and partially analyzed; the measurements appear to possess excellent self-consistency and reproducibility. The Phase II-B data are compared with data from larger scale tests and an effort is made to predict some significant results for TEAPOT Shot ESS. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1954
- Accession Number
- AD0267763
Entities
People
- D.c. Sachs
- L.m. Swift
Organizations
- SRI International