Simulation of Airblast-Induced Ground Motion at McCormick Ranch Test Site. Volume II: Project Drill Hole.
Abstract
Project Drill Hole was conducted at McCormick Ranch test site for the following specific objectives: To examine the applicability of the findings of the HEST parameter study to large-size overpressure facilities; To expand knowledge of free-field ground motions; To assess the influence of two radically different instrumentation backfilling techniques on the continuity of the free field; To expand knowledge of the effects of the HEST environment on both surface inputs and free-field soil measurements; To assess the performance of air pressure transducers, and to evaluate the performance of a quarter-size launch control center; To evaluate the response of ultra-high frequency and low-frequency antennas in a HEST environment; To compare the behavior of cylindrical structures with and without foam-sulphur backpacking when placed at different depths of burial; and To evaluate the feasibility of reducing the pulse generated by the fallback of the surcharge by dispersing the surcharge with a secondary detonation. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1969
- Accession Number
- AD0864152
Entities
People
- Delmar E. Calhoun
- George E. Triandafilidis
- Phillip A. Abbott
Organizations
- University of New Mexico