Concept for Attenuation of the Back Blast Region of a 105 mm Recoilless Rifle
Abstract
A concept for attenuating the back blast field of a recoilless rifle by the ejection of liquid or solid particles was investigated with respect to feasibility. The concept involves attaching a cylinder partially filled with liquid or solid particles to the nozzle. In this way the propellant gas is forced to expend some of its energy in driving the particles out of the cylinder and the duration of the flow of propellant gas into the blast field is altered. The feasibility of the concept was investigated computationally. Computer programs were prepared to solve the gas dynamics of the blast field which included traveling particles. The results of the investigation, are that attenuation of the blast field is possible if the attached cylinder is long and the total weight of the expelled particles approaches the weight of the projectile. (Modified author abstract).
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1974
- Accession Number
- AD0786616
Entities
People
- Hugo J. Nielsen
Organizations
- IIT Research Institute