MODEL TESTS AND SCALING

Abstract

The scaling analysis of underwater explosion phenomena is described. Particular emphasis is given to the possibilities of studying nuclear explosions by means of small scale model tests. The concept of 'consistent similitude' is stressed and is compared with dimensional analysis. The discussion covers most underwater explosion phenomena. The scaling of bubble phenomena is surveyed in detail. A rule-of-thumb is given for the scaling of field model explosions, i.e. , tests in open water.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0357501

Entities

People

  • Hans G. Snay

Organizations

  • Naval Ordnance Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blast
  • Blood Coagulation Factors
  • Chemical Synthesis
  • Chemistry
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Drops
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Gases
  • Mechanics
  • Military Research
  • Naval Architecture
  • Navy
  • Physics Laboratories
  • Pressure Distribution
  • Test And Evaluation

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design