The Nuclear Blast Precursor. Volume III: Appendixes V through VIII.
Abstract
This report presents the results of four SHELL calculations of Shot Priscilla (36.6 kilotons at 700 feet). Three of the calculations included the formation of a hot layer of air immediately above the ground. The hot layer caused the incident shock to refract and form a toe or nuclear blast precursor. The precursor phenomena were characterized by two overpressure peaks, reduced overpressures, longer positive phase durations, and larger dynamic pressure impulses. The fourth calculation included no heating and produced an ideal reflection. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0850792
Entities
People
- Gary P. Ganong
- William A. Whitaker
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory