Minimum Nonpropagation Distance for 155 mm M483 HE Projectiles
Abstract
The Energetic Systems Process Division, LCWSL, is engaged in the development of safety criteria in support of LAP(Load-Assembly-Pack) facilities as part of the overall modernization and expansion of LAP manufacturing explosive facilities. One of these criteria is the safe separation distance between 155 mm HE projectiles as they are transported along the production line. Testing of this projectile to determine the minimum nonpropagation distance between donor and acceptor units was started at Yuma Proving Ground, with follow-up test carried out at the National Space Technology Laboratories and Hawthorn Army Ammunition Plant. Phase I consisted of a series of exploratory tests to In Phase 2 an empty projectile was used as a shield halfway between the donor unit and each acceptor unit. Phase 3 consisted of a series of tests to determine the safe separation distance between projectiles that would not provide nonpropagation of a detonation and would not allow adjacent projectiles to contaminate the immediate area with scattered and armed grenades.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1981
- Accession Number
- ADA097473
Entities
People
- William M. Stirrat
Organizations
- United States Army Armament Research, Development and Engineering Center