Yield Determination Uncertainties Using the Strong-Shock Algorithm
Abstract
Data from forty explosions were reduced by the CORRTEX algorithmic method to give a yield and the resultant error of measurement. The yield uncertainty turned out to be roughly 26% for yields over 40kt. In the course of this analysis the constraints for the algorithmic equation were rederived. The yield uncertainties for tests below 50kt was postulated. The uncertainty went up considerably if the cable was close enough to be affected by ENP. For example the uncertainty, using the best methodology, was 33% at 10kt, 37% at 5kt, 46% at 2kt, and 57% at 1 kt.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 26, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA239389
Entities
People
- G. I. Kent
- M. J. Pound
Organizations
- Leidos