The Spikeducer: A Time-of-Arrival Pin Configuration for Shock Wave Experiments

Abstract

An epoxy-encapsulated time-of-arrival pin and cable configuration (spikeducer) for use in shock wave experiments is described. The configuration provides a protective cover for a piezoelectric pin and facilitates accurate pin positioning in an experiment. A precision molding fixture has been designed for spikeducer fabrication. The details of fabrication and the application of spikeducers in a shock wave experiment are presented.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA030999

Entities

People

  • J. B. Bickley
  • W. H. Holt
  • W. Mock Jr.

Organizations

  • Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Counter IED
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Cable Assemblies
  • Cables
  • Coaxial Cables
  • Connectors
  • Diameters
  • Engineering Drawings
  • Explosives
  • Fabrication
  • Films
  • Materials
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Precision
  • Shock
  • Shock Waves
  • Thin Films
  • Waves

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Combustion Dynamics and Shock Wave Physics.
  • Electrical Engineering