Blast Parameters and Other Characteristics of N5 Propellant
Abstract
The peak pressures and positive impulses resulting from detonating inprocess and final product forms of N5 in the scaled distance range of approximately 2.5 to 40 ft/lb to the 1/3 power were measured. Variables considered included booster size and propellant weight and configuration. The MK 43-1 2.75-inch rocket grain registered the greatest TNT equivalency at 9 ft/ lb to the 1/3 power; peak pressure was 250%, and scaled positive impulse 145%. All other forms of N5 registered lower airblast readings.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1977
- Accession Number
- ADA051349
Entities
People
- James J. Swatosh Jr.
- Shepherd Levmore
Organizations
- IIT Research Institute