An Experimental Investigation of the Effects of a Blast Wave on a Vehicle in a Supersonic Flow

Abstract

A test was conducted to determine the effects of a blast wave on a delta-wing model in a supersonic flow (M equals approximately 2). Pressure data were taken at various locations on the model using fast-response pressure transducers. The blast wave was generated by the detonation of a small explosive charge at the apex of a hollow cone normal to the flow direction. The variables of the test were model attitude relative to the charge and simulated altitude. This report presents details of the facility, blast generator and model, describes the development of instrumentation, and presents the results of the tests.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 17, 1969
Accession Number
AD0861884

Entities

People

  • R. P. Mason

Organizations

  • Calspan

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Counter IED
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Aerial Targets
  • Aeronautical Laboratories
  • Blast
  • Blast Waves
  • Delta Wings
  • Detonations
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Field Effect Transistors
  • Flow Visualization
  • Munitions
  • Pressure Transducers
  • Resonant Frequency
  • Shock Tubes
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Test Equipment
  • Wind Tunnels

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerodynamics/Aeronautics.
  • Fluid Dynamics.
  • Neurotrauma and Rehabilitation Medicine.

Technology Areas

  • Hypersonics
  • Hypersonics - Hypersonic Flow