Explosive Selection and Fallout Simulation Experiments Nuclear Cratering Device Simulation (Project Diamond Ore)

Abstract

Project Diamond Ore was initiated in FY 1971 to determine the effects of different types of stemming, depths of burial, and geologic conditions on the crater size and collateral effects produced by the subsurface detonation of a nuclear cratering device. This determination is being made by using a combination of hydrodynamic code calculations and large-scale chemical explosive charges to model the nuclear explosive energy source. The research program also includes development of a nuclear fallout simulant. This report presents a detailed summary of the explosive selection and testing process and the development and testing of the fallout simulants.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 1973
Accession Number
AD0776361

Entities

People

  • D. E. Burton
  • J. M. O'connor
  • T. J. Donlan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Cameras
  • Chemistry
  • Construction
  • Explosions
  • Explosive Charges
  • Explosive Devices
  • Explosives
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Measurement
  • Nuclear Fallout
  • Photographs
  • Photography
  • Pressure Measurement
  • Rocket Oxidizers
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Nuclear Civil Defense.