TERRIER STRUCTURAL FIRING TEST ABOARD THE USS LEAHY (DLG-16)
Abstract
Ten TERRIER Mk 12 Mod 0 boosters with concrete slugs were fired aboard the USS LEAHY (DLG-16) to investigate the adequacy of protection for the TERRIER launching system personnel against blast effects and to determine the effects of the booster blast on the ship's structure. The test vehicles were fired at various angles such that the exhaust stream was directed at areas thought to impose the most severe conditions on the ship's structural components and equipment. Measurements were made of structural deflections and strains, sound pressure levels, toxic gas concentrations, pressures, flame penetrations at door and port seals, and temperature changes on equipment and in areas manned during missile firings. High-speed motion pictures were taken on all tests. The results of the tests indicated leakage of gas and smoke into the ship through ventilation systems and past seals of various doors and ports, high temperature changes at the openings of the air escape vents for the JP-5 and the fuel oil tanks; and minor structural damage to equipment in the launcher areas.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 09, 1963
- Accession Number
- AD0406086
Entities
People
- J. A. Lamonica
- J. W. Loving
- P. E. Wine
- T. I. Dodson
Organizations
- Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division