The Prediction and Measurement of Overpressures from Rocket Motor Blast Waves on Helicopter Surfaces.
Abstract
An empirical model applicable to blast fields generated by recoilless rifles in a free-field environment yields reasonable predictions of transient overpressure resulting from rocket exhaust blast. A second model of the recoilless rifle type is presented for conditions where reflecting surfaces are present. Using the free-field model, the upper bounds of pressure can be predicted at fixed points knowing the rocket chamber pressure and its nozzle exit diameter. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 1971
- Accession Number
- AD0776372
Entities
People
- J. P. Kesselring
- J. S. Tennant
- M. W. Milligan
Organizations
- University of Tennessee