Design and Development of an Inertial Frame Displacement Gauge

Abstract

The mechanical and electrical design features of a new type displacement gauge are discussed. Results of laboratory testing and data reduction techniques are discussed in detail. The gauge concept is based on inertial frame approach utilizing a dropped weight at an appropriate time during an explosive or nuclear event to measure displacement. Keywords: Stress gauges; Laboratory techniques; Nuclear explosions; Displacement.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 04, 1987
Accession Number
ADA189693

Entities

People

  • C. T. Vincent
  • F. C. Ford
  • R. Frazen
  • T. Gaines

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Sensors
  • Space
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Air Force
  • Calibration
  • Classification
  • Computer Programs
  • Computers
  • Contracts
  • Data Reduction
  • Detection
  • Emplacement
  • Explosives
  • Explosives Detection
  • Geometry
  • Governments
  • Measurement
  • Nuclear Explosions
  • Release Mechanisms
  • Test And Evaluation

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Calculus or Mathematical Analysis
  • Seismology
  • Software Engineering