Nuclear Airblast Simulation Using Fuel-Air Explosives.
Abstract
Airblast effects and airblast simulation at overpressures less than 100 psig are reviewed and the use of fuel-air mixtures as an explosive driver for a nuclear airblast simulator is evaluated. Methods for dispersing fuel are presented and estimates are made on the use of fluid jets to create explosive fuel-air mixtures. Calculations are made of the reach, dispersion, and detonability of long range fuel jets. Experimental fuel-air data are analyzed. It is concluded that small-scale experiments have demonstrated the feasibility of using liquid jets to create a hemispherical detonable cloud (at least in the small), but that scaling to 1 KT from 1/4 ton experiments is very uncertain. Intermediate-scale experiments appear necessary. Simulator criteria are reviewed. Certain issued involving underwater shock and ground shock in addition to airblast are clarified.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 31, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA085581
Entities
People
- B. A. Hartenbaum