The Ballistic Research Laboratory Flash X-Ray Computed Tomography Facility for Microsecond Events.

Abstract

A new technique using multiple flash x-ray sources for the determination of cross-sectional density profiles of rapidly translating or dynamically deforming objects is presented. The method, and extension of the concepts of medial tomography, allows stop-action survey of events with time constants at the low end of the microsecond range, making it suitable for problems of ballistic research and materials proof testing. This report discusses the design, the components, the capabilities, as well as the system studies which led up to the configuration which is under construction at BRL. Keywords include: Computer tomography; Microsecond tomography; Flash X-ray; and Solid state detector.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 01, 1985
Accession Number
ADA159507

Entities

People

  • C. K. Zoltani
  • F. A. Dibianca
  • K. J. White

Organizations

  • Ballistic Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Algorithms
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Chemistry
  • Data Acquisition
  • Detectors
  • Engineering
  • Geometry
  • Jet Propulsion
  • Materials
  • Materials Science
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Microsecond Time
  • Military Research
  • Scattering
  • Tomography
  • X Rays
  • X-Ray Computed Tomography

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Acoustical Oceanography.
  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.