Terminal Ballistic Application of Hydrodynamic Computer Code Calculations.

Abstract

Calculational techniques which accurately simulate the functioning of conventional warheads would be powerful tools in the hands of munition designers. In this work we attempt to summarize results of applying a particular numerical method, the method programed in the HEMP code, to the simulation of fragmenting shell, Misznay-Schardin munitions, and shaped charge warheads. Results indicate that this technique cannot provide complete solutions to all these problems, but it can provide useful information relevant to terminal ballistics. Also, as better modeling techniques are developed, a potential exists for acquiring complete information.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Apr 01, 1977
Accession Number
ADA041065

Entities

People

  • J. T. Harrison
  • R. R. Karpp

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Accuracy
  • Ballistics
  • Boundaries
  • Computer Simulations
  • Differential Equations
  • Equations
  • Explosive Charges
  • Explosives
  • Materials
  • Munitions
  • Projectiles
  • Shape
  • Shaped Charge Warheads
  • Shaped Charges
  • Simulations
  • Terminal Ballistics
  • Warheads

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Systems Analysis and Design