DEBRIS DISTRIBUTION IN UNDERWATER EXPLOSIONS

Abstract

During this reporting period (January 1, 1963, to January 1, 1964), above and below surface effects of underwater explosions were investigated through use of exploding wire equipment. A correlation between bubble phases and deposition of debris was sought and a means was devised to measure debris concentration in certain water column areas. The report includes data obtained from underwater bubble studies and a description of the apparatus being prepared for the above surface investigation. Data from more than sixty underwater bubble experiments was obtained. Underwater debris deposition was studied by means of high speed motion picutres of wires exploded in light mineral oil. Above surface effects of radioactive exploding wires submerged in scintillation solution are being investigated by means of a sensitive photoelectric scanner.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 1964
Accession Number
AD0609039

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  • Earl F. Bryant

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Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Cameras
  • Energy Systems
  • Exploding Wires
  • Explosions
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Hydrostatic Pressure
  • Measurement
  • Military Research
  • Motion Pictures
  • Photographic Materials
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Photomultiplier Tubes
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Shock Waves
  • Underwater Explosions

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