THEORETICAL CALCULATIONS OF THE DETONATION OF A 1,000-POUND SPHERE OF TNT AT 15 FEET ABOVE GROUND LEVEL
Abstract
The results of a theoretical calculation of the detonation of 1,000 pounds of TNT (loading density 1.608 gms/cc) are presented. The charge was detonated 15 feet above ground with an ambient pressure of 12.6 psi and an ambient temperature of approximately 100 F. The calculation started with the burning of the TNT and was carried to 115 milliseconds. The calculation clearly shows Mach stem formation, triple point path, and flow field. The theoretical calculation well with experimental data obtained from a test.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 1966
- Accession Number
- AD0803863
Entities
People
- Charles E. Needham
- Edmund A. Nawrocki
- William A. Whitaker
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory