HYDRODYNAMIC EFFECTS OF NUCLEAR EXPLOSIONS. VOLUME I. STATE OF THE ART.
Abstract
The volume represents a compilation of the theoretical and empirical methods of predicting the water waves and the run-up produced by explosions. The application of these theories requires the use of a succession of theories which are not necessarily mathematically compatible; a successful prediction is largely dependent upon the experience and physical intuition of the user. That is, the good judgment of the user is of paramount importance in deciding when one theory is no longer valid and when to apply the succeeding theory. The many gaps in the theory and experimental results are delineated and areas requiring further study are pointed out. The majority of the volume deals with explosions in deep water, the subsequent wave propagation characteristics and wave run-up. The sections which deal with shallow water explosions are not nearly so voluminous, primarily due to the fact that there has been much less research on this problem. Also included is a section on water waves generated by air explosions over the adjacent land mass. It was attempted to present the complete state of the art in this field. Any omissions are unintentional or are covered by more general theories which are proposed. The basic assumptions and the results of each theory were covered in detail. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- May 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0661451
Entities
People
- B. J. Le Mehaute
- L. M. Webb
- L. S. Hwang
- R. C. Y. Koh
- R. W. Whalin