Measurement of Pressure in Mach Reflection of Strong Shock Waves in a Shock Tube,

Abstract

The reflected shock wave that results from the interaction of a shock wave with a surface has been of interest for years and there have been many experimental studies of the interaction. The data from these experiments have been used for predictions of shock loading on structures and optimum heights of burst for weapons. The task described in this report was to measure the reflected shock pressure ratios, as a function of angle of incidence, primarily in the Mach reflection region, at shock pressure ratios up to 29. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1972
Accession Number
AD0746613

Entities

People

  • Brian P. Bertrand

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Angle Of Incidence
  • Measurement
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Reflection
  • Shock
  • Shock Tubes
  • Shock Waves
  • Tubes
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion Dynamics and Shock Wave Physics.