Aerodynamic Heating of Conventional Weapons
Abstract
A two-pronged effort in aerodynamic heating was performed. The first, and more basic requirement, was an experimental analysis of heating incurred by conventional weapons. The second effort, which was related to the first, concerned investigating heat transfer mechanisms found in and around weapons. Some of the isolated areas to be investigated were: thermal contact conductance, convective heat transfer coefficient review and analysis, thermal control methods as applied to weapons, and thermal scale modeling involving convection/ conduction. The first requirement of this research program was to establish a thermal laboratory at the AFATL. This laboratory was designed to have the capabilities to experimentally investigate the effects of heating on full-scale weapons. The design included a radiant energy thermal exitation system to simulate surface heat fluxes and temperatures encountered during aerodynamic heating missions. The second requirement was accomplished by an investigation of the contact conductance of screw threads. This was selected since the fuses are normally connected to the main weapon by threads.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jan 01, 1979
- Accession Number
- ADA069807
Entities
People
- Dupree Maples
Organizations
- Louisiana State University