Thermal Dust Measurements from Nuclear Detonation Photography.
Abstract
This report presents a data base which provides further insight into the formation and growth of the pre-shock dusty thermal layer adjacent to soil surfaces experiencing nuclear fireball irradiation. The data illustrate the presence of local cloud puffs, which gives rise to the overall nonuniform layer topology. The vertical and horizontal pre-shock movement of these gaseous puffs can be as much as 10 feet/second. Also included are measurements of precursor shock position relative to the other major shocks as obtained from measurements of one photographic film of Event CLIMAX. These data should be helpful for future computer code development and validation. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 30, 1978
- Accession Number
- ADA096611
Entities
People
- Pradip V. Lad
- Walter F. Dudziak