Low Velocity Detonations for Liquid Explosives.

Abstract

A study of the current knowledge of liquid low velocity detonation (LVD) indicates that LVD is the result of a cavitation region formed ahead of the reaction zone. This serves as the initiation point for LVD and is essential to LVD propagation. The Liquid Rocket Propulsion Laboratory has initiated a program to investigate the potential of adapting LVD for military applications. The initial approach was to understand LVD phenomenon through experimentation, thus providing the experience for continued research for application to Army interest. The LRPL experimental effort and recommendations for continued research are discussed. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 1970
Accession Number
AD0872462

Entities

People

  • Jack W. Fischer

Organizations

  • Picatinny Arsenal

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Buildings And Structures
  • Cavitation
  • Detonations
  • Energetic Materials
  • Explosions
  • Explosives
  • Liquid Explosives
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Military Applications
  • Research Facilities
  • Rocket Propulsion

Readers

  • Rocket Propulsion.
  • Systems Analysis and Design