The Statistics of Amplitude and Spectrum of Blasts Propagated in the Atmosphere. Volume I.

Abstract

This report presents the results of a study of blast propagation in the atmosphere. Detailed blast noise measurements and information on meteorological conditions gathered at Fort Leonard Wood, MO were used to develop blast propagation statistics. The relationship between the specific meteorological and terrain conditions at Fort Leonard Wood and the measured blast amplitudes was established, as were frequency-weighted one-third octave spectra for use in predicting community response to blast noise. The weather and terrain dependence of blast propagation implies that the data gathered at Fort Leonard Wood can be used to predict blast amplitudes under similar conditions at other locations and to suggest possible relationships between general weather conditions and blast statistics. (Author)

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADA033475

Entities

People

  • L. M. Little
  • P. D. Schomer
  • R. J. Goff

Organizations

  • Construction Engineering Research Laboratory

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Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Biomedical
  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Ground and Sea Platforms
  • Human Systems
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Acoustics
  • Aircrafts
  • Data Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Fixed Wing Aircraft
  • Frequency
  • Frequency Bands
  • Geographic Regions
  • Ground Level
  • Measurement
  • Meteorological Data
  • Military Facilities
  • Rotary Wing Aircraft
  • Sound Pressure
  • Spectra
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Tape Recorders

Readers

  • Acoustics.
  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Facility/Structural Engineering.