PRESSURE-PULSE CHARACTERISTICS OF DEEP EXPLOSIONS AS FUNCTIONS OF DEPTH AND RANGE
Abstract
Thirty-eight TNT and 18 HBX-3 charges weighing one, eight, and fifty pounds were fired at depths between 500 and 14,000 ft; pressure-time data were measured directly above at 185-ft depth. The shock wave peak pressure was independent of depth and decayed with reduced range as in the shallow water case. Durations were a function of depth alone. Empirical equations were derived which show that all other pressure-pulse characteristics can be expressed as functions of depth as well as range.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 21, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0661804
Entities
People
- John F. Slifko
Organizations
- Naval Ordnance Laboratory