HIGH ALTITUDE BLAST GENERATION SYSTEM. PART 2. DESIGN AND ECONOMIC STUDY
Abstract
A program was conducted to determine the technical and economic feasibility of a high altitude blast generation system using detonable gases contained in balloons. The purpose of this system would be to produce a blast and shock environment at altitudes of up to 100,000 feet for in-flight missile and aircraft vulnerability testing and for atmospheric nuclear blast detection studies. Attention was given to the balloon design, the gas handling system, the launch and handling equipment, the effects instrumentation and flight control, the instrumentation recovery system and possible test sites required to physically implement this blast and shock generation technique. Cost estimates to field a single test ranged from $191, 460 for a one ton explosive yield equivalent to 50,000 feet to $317,200 for a twenty ton yield at 50,000 feet.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1967
- Accession Number
- AD0704608
Entities
People
- Marion J. Balcerzak
- Richard J. Klima